Maintenance Technician (Industrial Manufacturing)
Highland Baking Company
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.
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift Start Times: 4:30 AM, 12:30 PM, or 8:30 PM
Overtime and weekend work are required based on operational needs.
Pay
Competitive hourly wage based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
About Highland Baking Company
Highland Baking Company is a family-owned wholesale baking company with a long-standing commitment to quality, food safety, innovation, and customer service. Our team members are essential to our success, and we invest in creating a safe workplace, opportunities for advancement, and a culture built on teamwork and respect.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic equipment.
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Perform maintenance on production equipment, robotics, boiler systems, compressed air systems, refrigeration systems, sanitation equipment, HVAC systems, and other facility equipment.
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Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and efficiency.
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Accurately document maintenance activities, including work orders, inspections, parts requests, and preventive maintenance records.
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Communicate equipment issues, repair plans, estimated completion times, and operational impacts to production leadership and team members.
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Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, welding safety, machine guarding requirements, and hazardous material handling procedures.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including maintenance shops, toolboxes, lockers, and equipment documentation areas.
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Assist with troubleshooting production issues and recommend improvements to equipment performance and reliability.
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Participate in internal audits, third-party audits, and regulatory inspections as required.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment uptime.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
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Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in an industrial manufacturing environment.
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Ability to diagnose equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions.
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Knowledge of motors, controls, sensors, PLCs, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial automation systems preferred.
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Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
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Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
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Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
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Willingness to train and support fellow team members.
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Knowledge of:
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Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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OSHA and workplace safety regulations
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Safe maintenance and repair procedures
Core Competencies
Successful candidates will demonstrate the following qualities:
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Accountability
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Attention to Detail
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Reliability
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Initiative
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Teamwork
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Adaptability
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Time Management
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Safety Awareness
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Professionalism
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Leadership by Example
Physical Requirements
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Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds or more.
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Regularly bend, twist, squat, climb, reach, and perform repetitive movements.
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Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8–12 hours per shift.
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Ability to work in varied production and maintenance environments.
Work Environment
This position operates within a commercial baking facility and may involve exposure to:
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High temperatures near industrial ovens, particularly during the summer months
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Noise from manufacturing equipment
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Moving mechanical equipment
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Dust, flour, and other food manufacturing ingredients
Appropriate PPE is required and provided as necessary.
Benefits
Highland Baking Company offers a competitive benefits package, including:
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Medical insurance eligibility after 90 days
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Dental insurance
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Paid holidays after 1 month of employment
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Paid vacation and sick time
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401(k) with company match
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Employee assistance programs
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Career development and advancement opportunities
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Additional company-sponsored benefits
