Industrial Maintenance Technician

About the Organization You've seen the truck rolling through town and the silhouette logo on bread shelves in grocery stores, but do you know Aunt Millie's? We are a family-owned bread company headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana with locations and distribution throughout the Midwest. Perfection Bakeries began in 1901 and today the family has grown to include several brands, including Aunt Millie's, and over 1200 valued employees. Baking quality bread products is what we do, but when it comes to a career, we know you need more than bread.

Location Plymouth, MI Description About Aunt Millie's: Aunt Millie's, a popular family-owned bakery, has been celebrated for its commitment to quality and community since its inception. Renowned for producing a wide range of baked goods from breads to pastries, Aunt Millie's prides itself on using traditional recipes and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This establishment not only offers a nostalgic embrace of home-style baking but also operates with a forward-thinking mindset towards sustainability and innovation in food production.

Why Work

Here: We are proud of the products we make and we're even more proud of how we make them. Aunt Millie's combines the best ingredients, recipes, and people to produce consistently high-quality breads and rolls that you will be proud to represent. We invest in good ingredients and good people alike, so that at Aunt Millie's you'll have more than a job, you'll have a career you can be proud of. Perks and Benefits: Aunt Millie's provides a range of benefits including healthcare coverage, competitive wages, retirement savings options, life insurance, wellness incentives, and paid time off.

Specific details regarding these benefits will be provided by the team upon offer, tailored to the role. Position Summary: Aunt Millie's Bakeries is now hiring Industrial Maintenance Technicians . In this role, responsibilities include adhering to safety and food safety regulations, enhancing the Preventative Maintenance program to reduce downtime, and troubleshooting and repairing various systems including PLCs, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Duties

also involve collaborating with multiple departments, organizing the maintenance shop using 5S methodology, and learning the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system. Additionally, the position requires training new technicians, communicating effectively, and handling other assigned tasks. Schedule: Availability to work any shift to include Sundays, 12-hour days. Essential Job Functions: Ensure safety and food safety by adhering to all company, OSHA, and government regulations, including implementing Lock-out/Tag-out procedures and following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Support and enhance the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program to consistently reduce unscheduled downtime. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and develop sustainable solutions for issues with equipment, including PLC-controlled equipment, plant electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic, and mechanical systems such as motors, instrumentation, distribution, and feed control systems. Work collaboratively within a team environment that includes production, sanitation, engineering, and maintenance departments. Organize the maintenance shop using 5S principles.

Learn and effectively utilize the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) computerized maintenance system. Acquire and implement safe work practices, facilitating advancement to higher technician roles. Perform additional tasks as assigned and effectively communicate written job instructions. Train Entry Level Maintenance Technicians and Maintenance Apprentices.

Minimum Position Qualifications/Education: High School Diploma or GED required; vocational or technical education is preferred. At least 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance required, with 5 years preferred, and experience in food manufacturing is ideal. Ability to work any shift and overtime as needed, including days, weekends, and holidays. Must meet the physical demands of the job, such as kneeling, bending, lifting, working at heights, and wearing required PPE.

Proficiency in using basic electrical troubleshooting equipment. Capable of wiring electric motors and performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of variable frequency drives (VFDs), electrical motors including three-phase equipment, sensors, and various digital and analog input/output devices.

Experience

in welding (any type) and reading/understanding electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints is beneficial. Position Requirements EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications.