3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

Campbell's•Bloomfield, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician supports safe, efficient, and reliable operation of highly automated bakery production equipment and facility systems. The role troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment; performs preventive and corrective maintenance; and contributes to equipment reliability and production uptime. The technician serves as a technical resource and mentor to less experienced mechanics and collaborates with maintenance, electrical, production, reliability, engineering, safety, and leadership teams. The position works the 3rd shift, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with scheduled shifts of 8–12 hours and overtime and weekend coverage as business needs require. The work takes place in an automated bakery manufacturing environment with moving machinery, varying temperatures, ingredient dust, elevated locations, potentially slippery surfaces, and moderate noise. The job involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, climbing, bending, reaching, and material handling, including regularly lifting up to 50 pounds. Appropriate PPE is required. The base pay range is $36.70–$41.25 per hour. The company offers competitive health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Trade school diploma or certificate, or associate degree, in maintenance, industrial technology, mechanical, electrical, or a related field.
Eight or more years of industrial maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment and electromechanical systems.
Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment and machine control systems.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, industrial piping, welding, and fabrication.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Experience using precision measuring instruments and electrical testing equipment.
Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, machine shop equipment, and maintenance technologies.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work in elevated locations, varying temperatures, and dusty production environments.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and extended shifts as required.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and perform frequent standing, walking, lifting, climbing, bending, reaching, and material handling.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Maintenance, or a related field.
Experience in bakery, food manufacturing, or consumer packaged goods environments.
Advanced PLC troubleshooting and automation experience.
Experience mentoring and developing maintenance technicians.
Experience with SAP or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Advanced welding and fabrication skills.
Experience with reliability-centered maintenance and continuous improvement methodologies.
Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies and equipment reliability programs.
Experience supporting highly automated manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and maintain automated bakery production equipment and facility systems.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment issues.
Respond to production line calls and complete corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
Perform preventive maintenance to support equipment reliability and performance.
Manage and prioritize multiple maintenance assignments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Use maintenance inventory systems and shop computer terminals to locate, order, and track repair parts.
Read and interpret mechanical schematics, electrical drawings, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
Diagnose machine control issues using PLCs and other automated control system components.
Use precision measurement and testing equipment, including micrometers, calipers, electrical testing devices, tape measures, and combination squares.
Safely operate machine shop equipment, including lathes and milling machines.
Mentor, train, and support Zone 2 and Zone 3 Mechanics, sharing technical knowledge and best practices.
Collaborate with Electrical Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, and Production Teams to resolve equipment issues and provide technical guidance during troubleshooting and repairs.
Follow safety procedures, OSHA requirements, EPA regulations, Job Safety Analyses, and plant safety standards.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety requirements, maintain a safe and organized work environment, and ensure maintenance activities meet quality and food safety standards.
Participate in plant teams and continuous improvement initiatives, including focused improvement, reliability, and safety teams.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and maintenance processes, and assist in developing proactive solutions to recurring challenges.
Perform other duties as assigned and support overtime and weekend coverage as business needs require.