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
See what opportunities are in store for you at any of our many locations throughout the USA.
Expectations Deliciously Exceeded.
Job Purpose
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the production equipment and plant facility in a conscientious and reliable manner, consistent with Company standards.
Essential Functions
Performs preventative and repair maintenance on production equipment, heating and cooling systems, ingredient handling systems, and plumbing systems; also office and plant facilities.
Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.
Records preventative maintenance tasks and work orders in timely manner.
Troubleshoots various areas in the plant, including Frozen Department, Dry Mix Department, Tower, Basement, Compressor Room, and Boiler Room through regular inspection and test procedures.
Maintains safe and efficient use of pneumatics, air compressors, air dryer operation, small tools, grinders, and welding equipment in performance of duties.
Completes work orders and responds to maintenance calls on the Production Floor in timely manner.
Inventories spare parts and reports usage; suggests re-orders to Manager.
Performs basic repairs within office facility on furniture, lighting, paging system, etc.
Maintains neat and orderly work area; properly maintains tools.
Installing, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling production equipment.
Performing sanitary welding on equipment and food processing piping.
Installing and maintaining electrical equipment/controls, circuits, and PLC.
Troubleshooting identifying worn parts & rebuilding machine assemblies, pumps, meters, valves, valve actuators and other equipment.
Start up and operate production machinery and equipment.
Respond in a timely manner to calls at the production lines.
Participation in facility maintenance and preventive maintenance programs.
Safe handling and use of various chemicals with strict adherence to hazardous communication and MSDS requirements.
Qualifications
Strong motor controls and PLC skills.
Ability to use a computer.
Ability to train and work on various shifts.
Knowledge of pneumatic, mechanical & electro - mechanical systems and practical knowledge of plant electrical/mechanical systems.
Strong working knowledge of automated conveyor systems.
Ability to analyze electro-mechanical devices, trouble shoot failures and implement repairs
High school diploma or equivalent and ability to read, speak and write English so as to assimilate, retain, and apply training and knowledge of job functions and recognize and communicate problems and recommended solutions
Must have 3 or more years of related experience in a fast-paced food or manufacturing plant.
Two years or more Technical School education preferred.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs/pounds manually
Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, or kneel
Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder
Expectations (Exhibit and Promote Company's Core Values)
People: We engage, empower, and appreciate our people- they are our finest ingredient
Safety: We invest in systems, policies, and training that ensure safety
Customer Partnerships: We make decisions with the customer experience in mind and ensure win/win outcomes
Collaboration: We leverage each other's unique experiences to drive the best outcomes for our expanding company
Communication: We inform and listen to our team members, customers, suppliers, and investors
Results: We prioritize activities that drive profitable growth, and we celebrate our achievements
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Second Shift