Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Technician (Industrial Manufacturing)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 ResponsibilitiesDiagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic equipment.Perform maintenance on production equipment, robotics, boiler systems, compressed air systems, refrigeration systems, sanitation equipment, HVAC systems, and other facility equipment.Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and efficiency.Accurately document maintenance activities, including work orders, inspections, parts requests, and preventive maintenance records.Communicate equipment issues, repair plans, estimated completion times, and operational impacts to production leadership and team members.Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, welding safety, machine guarding requirements, and hazardous material handling procedures.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including maintenance shops, toolboxes, lockers, and equipment documentation areas.Assist with troubleshooting production issues and recommend improvements to equipment performance and reliability.Participate in internal audits, third-party audits, and regulatory inspections as required.Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment uptime.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications and SkillsStrong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in an industrial manufacturing environment.Ability to diagnose equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions.Knowledge of motors, controls, sensors, PLCs, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial automation systems preferred.Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and compliance.Ability to collaborate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.Willingness to train and support fellow team members.Knowledge of: Current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), OSHA and workplace safety regulations, Safe maintenance and repair proceduresCore CompetenciesSuccessful candidates will demonstrate the following qualities:AccountabilityAttention to DetailReliabilityInitiativeTeamworkAdaptabilityTime ManagementSafety AwarenessProfessionalismLeadership by ExamplePhysical RequirementsFrequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds or more.Regularly bend, twist, squat, climb, reach, and perform repetitive movements.Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8–12 hours per shift.Ability to work in varied production and maintenance environments.Work EnvironmentThis position operates within a commercial baking facility and may involve exposure to:High temperatures near industrial ovens, particularly during the summer monthsNoise from manufacturing equipmentMoving mechanical equipmentDust, flour, and other food manufacturing ingredientsAppropriate PPE is required and provided as necessary.BenefitsHighland Baking Company offers a competitive benefits package, including:Medical insurance eligibility after 90 daysDental insurancePaid holidays after 1 month of employmentPaid vacation and sick time401(k) with company matchEmployee assistance programsCareer development and advancement opportunitiesAdditional company-sponsored benefits