Industrial Equipment Reliability Mechanic -- Artisan Bakery

Job Description

Job Description

Are You the Troubleshooter Everyone Calls First?

Do you love tracking down the root cause of a fault—whether it’s a sensor, relay, or motor drive? Can you switch between English and Spanish to coordinate with operators and supervisors on the fly? At Hudson Bread Company, an artisan bakery serving the Tri-State area, we’re searching for a mid-level Industrial Equipment Reliability Mechanic who keeps production reliable and safe.

What You’ll Do

• Own preventive maintenance for bakery and packaging equipment to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Pinpoint and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Troubleshoot motors, relays, sensors, control panels, and related components.
• Assist with PLC-related diagnostics (Siemens experience is a strong plus).
• Handle emergency and unscheduled repairs when lines go down.
• Interpret manuals, drawings, and work orders to plan and execute tasks.
• Keep your area OSHA-compliant—clean, organized, and safe.
• Coordinate with production to prioritize repairs and restart lines quickly.
• Update maintenance records and help manage spare parts.
• Contribute to small facility and equipment improvement projects.

Must-Haves

• 3–5 years in industrial maintenance or mechanical roles.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability (required).
• Mechanical experience with motors, conveyors, belts, and drive systems.
• Foundational knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• PLC troubleshooting is a plus (Siemens familiarity beneficial).
• Self-directed with quick response to equipment issues.
• Comfort with email, work orders, and basic maintenance software.
• Background in food production or manufacturing is a plus.

Equipment & Tech You’ll Touch

• Packaging machines and process equipment
• Refrigeration/cooling systems
• Roll forming machines; rotational molding machines; shapers
• Industrial electrical systems, control panels, and sensors
• PLC systems (Siemens)

Why Hudson Bread

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Stable, long-term role within a growing company

Quick Self-Check

• Can you read electrical schematics and safely isolate faults?
• Do you have a track record of improving equipment uptime?
• Are you confident communicating with operators in both English and Spanish?

If this sounds like you, let’s talk.