Position Title: Maintenance Tech Level III

Compensation and Benefits:

• Wage range is $28.00 - $37.00
• Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with 4% company match, sick and vacation leave

Position Summary: The Maintenance Specialist is a highly skilled position responsible for leading advanced maintenance activities, overseeing equipment upgrades, and ensuring the reliability of critical machinery in a food baking plant. This role involves in-depth troubleshooting, preventive maintenance planning, and technical leadership within the maintenance team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety policies and protocols; alerting others regarding potential concerns.
• Uphold highest standards of food safety and product quality through observance of allergen protocols, and Good Manufacturing Practices; promptly report food safety and quality issues as necessary
• Lead and perform complex troubleshooting and repairs on bakery equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement permanent solutions.
• Oversee the installation, alignment, and calibration of precision machinery components.
• Utilize predictive maintenance techniques to prevent down time on all equipment.
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades to enhance performance and efficiency.
• Conduct tests and trials to validate the effectiveness of equipment enhancements.
• Assists with establishing reorder points, track usage, and optimize inventory levels for cost-efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance technicians and junior staff.
• Conduct training sessions on advanced maintenance techniques and equipment operation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in troubleshooting and maintenance best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to equipment and safety.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to optimize processes.
• Weld and fabricate parts for repair, or for process improvement
• Complete work orders from the CMMS and help to develop the PM’s
• Complete maintenance tasks while minimizing production interruption, with little to no supervision
• Assist in leadership of the Food Safety Program for the Maintenance Department
• Assure the adherence to all SQF requirements and meeting of food safety requirements
• Train and mentor Maintenance Technician I in advanced maintenance techniques.
• Share knowledge and best practices with junior technicians to improve skills.
• Responsible for facilitating the passdown of information between the shifts

Marginal Duties Performed Less Frequently:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Collaborate with vendors and engineers to implement upgrades and modifications.
• Generate reports on equipment performance, reliability metrics, and maintenance costs.
• Ability to lead and direct outside contractors in the performance of their duties, as assigned by Maintenance Management

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Ability to act in a leadership role in the absence of the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor
• Oversees the work of junior technicians.
• Assist Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor in evaluation and training of junior technicians

Qualifications / Education / Experience Desired:

• Associate degree or technical certification in a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance methodologies
• Experience with equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to analyze data, interpret technical manuals, and develop maintenance procedures.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends and/or holidays
• Available to be on call to assist with issues that may occur during their scheduled time off
• Must be able to read electrical drawings and mechanical blueprints
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

Language / Mathematical / Reasoning Ability:

• Must be able to write and speak, both clearly and effectively.
• Ability to read, write, and understand documents in English or Spanish, such as Master Safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and general instructions
• Bi-lingual in Spanish/English preferred
• May be asked to use mathematic equations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)

Supervision Given:

• This position will report to the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Supervisor
• The position holder is expected to be able to work with minimal oversight, and be able to confidently handle situations on their own

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
• Must be able to stand for shift length up to 12 hours unless otherwise specified (Constantly)
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to peanuts and tree nuts (coconut, almond, and pecan) as well as other materials (Frequently)
• Must use hands to grasp, grip, pinch and handle objects; lift and reach with hands and arms (Frequently)
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds (Frequently) and up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)
• Must be able to exert a push/pull force of up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)
• Required to walk and climb steps (Occasionally)
• Must balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch (Occasionally)
• Must be able to operate in congested areas (Occasionally)
• Must be able to operate maintenance tools and equipment
• Must be able to work from a scissor/articulating lift at heights up to and including 30 feet

Work Environment:

• Environmental temperature varies between hot and cold conditions
• Noise level is moderate; hearing conservation program not required, but provided upon request
• Employees work on or near heavy machinery and rapidly moving equipment

Travel Required: Very Limited – May be asked to go off-site for equipment training, safety/food safety training and other short duration items. 

Resume Submission:  All candidates with relevant experience please submit resume to Jobs@EatBobos.com.  Please put “Maintenance Tech – Level 3” in the subject line of email

 

Bobo’s Oat Bars is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital