Maintenance Technician - Weekend 1st shift (Fri, Sat, Sun 5 am - 5:30 pm)

Cerelia Bakery Canada LP•Whitehall, OH

4d•$26 - $33

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician focuses on completing preventive maintenance and providing line coverage in assigned areas, using production and maintenance processes and tools. The technician safely operates assigned equipment and maintains line equipment to improve reliability. They prioritize tasks with the Maintenance Supervisor and support production attainment and department KPIs by reducing downtime through preventive, corrective, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies and continuous improvement. The position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. The technician troubleshoots and maintains equipment, completes scheduled work orders, and supports equipment setup, startup, adjustment, shutdown, and changeover according to company standards. The role also involves coordinating with maintenance and production teams, contributing to maintenance procedures and improvement efforts, and supporting the technical development of colleagues. The technician follows food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety programs and completes required checks and documentation. The schedule stated in the title is Friday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; the role may also require flexibility to work other shifts, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated time management skills.
Proficiency with computers and associated programs, including Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Mechanical skills.
Electrical skills.
Pneumatic skills.
PLC skills.
Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing; food industry experience is a plus.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and sit, stand, bend, or stoop according to job needs.
Flexibility to work off-shifts, including days or nights, weekends, or holidays.

Nice To Haves

Trade school concentration in mechanical or electrical fields preferred.
Food industry maintenance experience is a plus.
Knowledge of fabricating small machine parts and guards is preferred.
Knowledge of the operation, service, and repair of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, valves, accumulators, compressors, and pipefitting.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical equipment concerns; maintain and improve line equipment integrity and performance; and complete scheduled work orders.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and corrective work orders during maintenance windows to prevent equipment breakdowns.
Participate in developing and improving documented maintenance procedures in the MaintainX CMMS.
Develop and implement improvements based on emergent equipment work to prevent recurring failures.
Use MaintainX CMMS to create notifications and perform and confirm work orders, while holding the crew accountable for system use.
Operate and maintain equipment in assigned areas, including setup, startup, adjustment, shutdown, and changeover according to company standards.
Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam processes, identify failure points, and repair problems in those systems.
Communicate and coordinate maintenance activities with the maintenance team and production management to support line efficiency and product quality.
Coordinate with technicians and leads on other shifts to support maintenance efforts and team operations.
Support department ideas, suggestions, and best practices.
Maintain good working relationships with employees on all shifts.
Work with the team to optimize product and material sequencing, minimize changeover time, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentor and coach others on maintenance and operational aspects to build understanding of equipment and process controls.
Work with the supervisor to identify and develop areas needing further exposure and knowledge.
Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods meeting SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.
Maintain equipment and a sanitary, clean environment during production and maintenance.
Perform required quality tests and checks and complete related operational documentation and paperwork.
Follow company safety policies and practices and report and correct unsafe acts and conditions.
Conform to company policies and procedures, including GMPs, Lock Out/Tag Out, HACCP checkpoints, Quality Standards, Fall Protection, Hot Work, and OSHA regulations.