Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Tech

Our facility in Bonner Springs, KS (a suburb of Kansas City) is one of the largest muffin producers in the country, producing close to 800,000 muffins per day! No matter how our business grows, one thing remains the same: a deep commitment to customer care, exceptional technical expertise and rigorous standards of excellence. Our promise is to deliver fresh ideas and superior formulations that help our customers create a one-of-a-kind experience.

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

Days/Hours:

C-Shift

Tu, F, Sat, Sun, M 6AM to 6PM

W, Th 7AM to 7PM

Job Purpose

Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support in the repair and enhancement of electrical and controls support. Coordinate all assigned activities within the Maintenance Department including, but not limited to, ensuring safe, efficient preventive maintenance and service on all equipment and facilities within the plant.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical expertise to the plant; assign work to shift team members as directed by Maintenance Manager or work orders
• Prepare for shift’s maintenance activities through effective communication with the previous shift’s technicians, leads, and key people within the plant; communicate any changes/instructions and guide the technicians through the shift’s activities
• Organize and prioritize work to meet the needs of the plant
• Prepare in advance and facilitate any scheduled preventive maintenance including, but not limited to, advanced ordering of required parts/supplies, ensuring necessary tools/equipment and documentation are available to support the process
• Ensure all parts consumed are properly documented; ensure all maintenance activities are documented in COGZ in a timely manner
• Follow and ensure compliance with all GMP, food safety/safety practices, policies, procedures, and requirements when repairing, replacing, installing and applying preventive maintenance to food processing equipment and while working in processing area
• Ensure all assigned team members are adequately trained in accordance with established guidelines
• Assist in other areas, as required, including providing technical coverage for maintenance functions
• Cover all shifts when needed (e.g., PTO coverage)
• Positively interact with other departments, lines, and shifts
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics
• 5+ years of progressive experience and responsibility in maintenance field with electrical skills and knowledge of PLCs
• Mechanical, pneumatic, welding, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance skills
• Industrial DC and 3-Phase power systems to 480VAC experience
• Food manufacturing experience
• LOTO trained
• Operational knowledge of computer software (Excel, Word, Access, AS400, Email, Internet applications, etc.)
• Willingness to complete maintenance PCC training course within one year of assuming position
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to think critically and solve complex problems
• Excellent skills in the areas of teamwork, motivation, relationship building, and coaching
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

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