Maintenance Mechanic at Rise Baking Company

Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people.

We are a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient.

We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team.

We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors.

Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference.

Coverage options may include:

• Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• Performance bonus potential
• 401k plan with company match

Expectations Deliciously Exceeded.

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Mechanic must understand all production operations and resolve downtime problems in an efficient and timely manner as well as perform various maintenance tasks including electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic.

Essential Functions

• Primarily responsible for conducting all preventative maintenance checks and services on assigned equipment.
• Perform all PM’s to standard and initiate actions to correct deficiencies as well as maintains accurate records on PM’s conducted and makes recommendations to improve operational status of all equipment.
• Makes necessary repairs to equipment through adjusting, repairing or replacing mechanical or electrical system parts and components, using various tools. Test and adjust repaired systems for proper performance. Reads and interpret drawings, specifications and shop manuals.
• Fabricates parts by operation of grinders, drill presses, air compressors and other related shop equipment and tools.
• Perform mig / tig welding, plumbing, and basic mill and lathe work.
• Confidentiality requirement to have access to entire facility and all equipment specifications.
• Maintenance technicians are required to provide their own tools as need.
• Employee must follow all company food safety and personal safety policies and procedures, and wears PPE as required.
• Keeps satisfactory work and attendance record.
• Must comprehend, adhere and comply with all GMP’s and Food safety requirements.
• Attends all company required trainings.
• Good communication skills (i.e. with Line Leads / Supervisors and co-workers).
• Demonstrate good team work practices.
• Responsible for clean-up of the work area.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• (AA) or equivalent from two year college or technical school, or equivalent combination of three to five years related experience and/or training with an industrial maintenance preferred. Baked and frozen dough facility experiences a plus.
• Must be able to demonstrate solid electrical, hydraulic (HVAC) and pneumatic skills (PLC’s).
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Requires strong oral, written, and communication skills. Bilingual a plus (Spanish).
• Requires operational knowledge of computer and Microsoft office software.
  An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Expectations (Exhibit and Promote Company's Core Values)

• People: We engage, empower, and appreciate our people- they are our finest ingredient
• Safety: We invest in systems, policies, and training that ensure safety
• Customer Partnerships: We make decisions with the customer experience in mind and ensure win/win outcomes
• Collaboration: We leverage each other's unique experiences to drive the best outcomes for our expanding company
• Communication: We inform and listen to our team members, customers, suppliers, and investors
• Results: We prioritize activities that drive profitable growth, and we celebrate our achievements

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disabilities.

Position pay range is $33-$34/hourly