Food Manufacturing Reliability Maintenance Technician

Job Description Are you the technician everyone calls when the line won't start?If you thrive in fast-paced food production and love solving the problems others can't, this role is for you. In our bakery warehouse, you'll keep mission-critical equipment humming, push preventative maintenance forward, and ensure every repair supports food safety and uptime.What you'll doKeep bakery assets in top shape—mixers, ovens, proofers, conveyors, slicers, and automated packaging systems.Diagnose complex breakdowns across mechanical, electrical (including PLCs), pneumatic, and hydraulic domains.Lead preventative maintenance across the facility to reduce unplanned stops and extend asset life.Service and troubleshoot building systems: HVAC, plumbing, and electrical infrastructure.Respond quickly to failures and follow through with durable corrective solutions.Support installs, commissioning, and calibration of new equipment and lines.Use a CMMS to document work orders, parts consumption, and maintenance history accurately.Work to OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and sanitation standards at all times.Collaborate with production leadership to lift reliability and efficiency KPIs.Mentor junior techs and share practical know-how.Engage approved vendors and contractors for specialized work.What you bringHigh school diploma or GED (technical/vocational certification strongly preferred).5–7 years of maintenance experience in bakery, food manufacturing, or industrial production.Background with bakery equipment and automated lines preferred.Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical (PLCs), pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.Hands-on CMMS experience.Working knowledge of GMP and HACCP.Core strengthsAdvanced troubleshooting and diagnostics.Analytical problem-solver; calm under pressure.Independent operator who can also lead initiatives.Clear communicator and dependable teammate.Detail-focused with strong safety mindset.Effective at juggling priorities in a high-speed environment.Physical demandsLift up to 50 lbs.Stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods.Comfort working near heat (ovens), noise, and active production equipment.ProficienciesElectrical TroubleshootingBoiler TroubleshootingMaintenance and Repair SkillsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceMechanical Systems & Component RepairTools & techProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC)Conveyor SystemsImagine thisA proofer trips mid-run. You isolate the issue to a pneumatic regulator, replace it, verify PLC inputs, and bring the line back up—then log the job, add a PM task, and brief production on a parameter change that will prevent recurrence. If that's your style, we want to talk.