Maintenance Engineer

Highland Baking Company•Northbrook, IL

11d•$21 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Highland Baking Company is seeking motivated, dependable, and safety-focused individuals to join our team as a Maintenance Technician (Industrial Manufacturing). This critical role supports our production operations by ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining a safe, efficient manufacturing environment. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a wide variety of industrial equipment and systems. Your work directly impacts our ability to deliver high-quality bakery products to customers on time. Successful candidates are proactive problem-solvers who thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and are committed to continuous improvement.

Requirements

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Ability to diagnose equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
Ability to collaborate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
Willingness to train and support fellow team members.
Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Knowledge of OSHA and workplace safety regulations
Knowledge of Safe maintenance and repair procedures

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of motors, controls, sensors, PLCs, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial automation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic equipment.
Perform maintenance on production equipment, robotics, boiler systems, compressed air systems, refrigeration systems, sanitation equipment, HVAC systems, and other facility equipment.
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and efficiency.
Accurately document maintenance activities, including work orders, inspections, parts requests, and preventive maintenance records.
Communicate equipment issues, repair plans, estimated completion times, and operational impacts to production leadership and team members.
Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, welding safety, machine guarding requirements, and hazardous material handling procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including maintenance shops, toolboxes, lockers, and equipment documentation areas.
Assist with troubleshooting production issues and recommend improvements to equipment performance and reliability.
Participate in internal audits, third-party audits, and regulatory inspections as required.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment uptime.
Perform other duties as assigned.