Maintenance Technician

Hollandia Bakeries Ltd (Commercial Bakeries Group)

Sandusky, OH

Pay: $30/hr

Shift: Full time

**Imagine Baking is a growing food manufacturer located in Sandusky, OH that manufactures cookies, crackers!**

The **Maintenance Technician** is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems to support safe and efficient operations. This position performs preventive and corrective maintenance, responds to equipment breakdowns, and assists with continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and maximize production performance.

**Responsibilities and Duties**

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Inspect equipment, identify maintenance needs, and perform necessary repairs or component replacements.
• Adjust, install, and maintain production machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, schematics, and work instructions.
• Perform routine inspections and maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS software such as MaintainX.
• Follow OSHA, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), GMP, food safety, and company safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support equipment upgrades, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

**Required Qualifications**

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, food processing, bakery, packaging, or industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery and production equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Technical training or an Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
• Experience in food manufacturing, bakery, packaging, or other GMP-regulated environments.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and industrial controls.
• Experience using CMMS platforms such as MaintainX or similar maintenance management systems.
• Welding, fabrication, or multi-craft maintenance experience.

**Skills and Abilities**

• **Technical Proficiency:** Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair production equipment and facility systems.
• **Equipment Maintenance:** Ability to inspect, maintain, and repair machinery to support safe and reliable operations.
• **Problem Solving:** Ability to identify equipment issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• **Attention to Detail:** Ability to perform work accurately while maintaining quality, food safety, and operational standards.
• **Safety Awareness:** Knowledge of OSHA requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), GMPs, and safe work practices.
• **Communication Skills:** Ability to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and production personnel.
• **Organization:** Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain maintenance records, and keep work areas clean and organized.
• **Teamwork & Dependability:** Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining strong attendance and reliability.

**Physical Demands**

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to **50 lbs.** regularly.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing ladders or stairs.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling tools and equipment.
• **Working at Heights:** May need to work **on elevated platforms** or scaffolding to access high-level machinery or building structures.
• Exposure to moving machinery, vibration, noise, temperature variations, and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or occasional emergency call-ins as business needs require.

**Afternoon shift** (*Please note that flexibility is essential, as working hours may vary depending on the production schedule.)*

**Expected Start Date:** ASAP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person