Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianWe are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team in the South Carolina facility. As a Maintenance Tech, you will play a crucial role in ensuring continued functionality and safety of our facility.A successful Maintenance Technician will support operations and proactively lead preventative maintenance work. They demonstrate the willingness and ability to act swiftly to meet the customer's needs. This person must be able to fully cross-train in all maintenance areas, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic, for both troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Will utilize computerized maintenance systems and can demonstrate systemic troubleshooting decision-making. This person is dedicated, thrives in a fast-paced environment, is a self-starter, and loves to provide input and ideas to help the bakery succeed.Requirements:Candidates must have at least 3 - 5 years of industrial maintenance millwright and electrical experience.Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as schedule requires.The candidate must be proficient in at least two areas: electricity, electronics, PLC, logic, mechanical troubleshooting, power transmission, welding, steam systems, compressed air systems, and hydraulics.Must be self-motivated with the ability to work alone when required.Must read and understand blueprints, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.Experience using maintenance tools.Ability to work at heights, heat, and extreme cold conditions.Personal and total commitment to observing all safety rules and regulations, including the ability to wear all required personal protective equipmentMust commit to learning all Food Safety, GMP, and HACCP regulations.Attend scheduled training(s) onsite and offsite.High school diploma or GED.Preferred, but not required to apply:PLC programming skillsAC/DC drive experience.HVAC skills.Air compressors and compressed air systems skills.Boiler and steam system skills.Trade school certificate, diploma equivalent.Worked in a manufacturing environment.Physical DemandsThe position requires regular physical activity such as reaching, bending, twisting, squatting, lifting 50 pounds or more, and walking/standing within and around the site for a minimum of 8-12 hours daily.BenefitsWe offer health insurance, holiday pay, paid vacation time, sick days, up to 6 weeks of paid medical leave, and two different 401k options.Highland Baking Company is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.