Assistant Maintenance Engineer

New Horizons Baking Co.

$95K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED; college is preferred.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred but not mandatory.
  • Journeyman certification is advantageous but not essential.
  • HVAC certification is a plus.
  • Experience with PLC logic and software packages like AB and Siemens.
  • Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills required.
  • Familiarity with preventative and predictive maintenance procedures essential.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

  • Repair and maintain all plant equipment, buildings, and grounds efficiently.
  • Direct daily activities of Maintenance Department staff and establish effective procedures.
  • Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program for all plant assets.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance procedures and emergency repairs.
  • Implement an activity-based work order system that includes safety compliance.
  • Coordinate with Materials Department for timely completion of work orders.
  • Maintain plant equipment to achieve 90% or better asset utilization and improve utilization indices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Disability and life insurance coverage.
  • 401K plan with company match.
  • Paid vacation time.
  • Employee appreciation lunches and events.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Full Job Description
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary Range: $95,000-$105,000 Based on experience.

Hours: Off Shift Coverage

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, company-paid dental and vision, disability and life insurance, 401K with match, and paid vacation. Additional Benefits:
  • Employee appreciation lunches and events
  • Opportunities for development and job advancement

Position Overview:
The Assistant Maintenance Engineer directs, plans, and coordinates activities in the Maintenance Department and Electrical Controls Technician, ensuring proper machine repair and uptime are achieved.

Key Responsibilities:
  • The following duties are essential for the role. The company provides reasonable accommodations upon request to enable qualified applicants to perform these functions:
  • Efficiently and cost-effectively repair and maintain all related plant equipment, buildings, and grounds.
  • Direct day-to-day work activities of Maintenance Department staff, establishing tasks and effective procedures.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain a preventative maintenance program for all related plant assets, including conveyors, compressors, proofers, ovens, robotics, and palletizing systems.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of all maintenance procedures, including preventative/predictive maintenance and emergency repair activities.
  • Implement and maintain an activity-based work order system for all repairs, including safety compliance procedures, and maintain documentation accordingly.
  • Coordinate with the Materials Department to ensure timely completion of work orders.
  • Maintain plant equipment to achieve 90% or better asset utilization; monitor and improve utilization indices.
  • Establish long-term goals for Maintenance Technicians and measure task completion and work thoroughness.
  • Recommend, justify, and maintain a spare parts inventory to ensure facility functionality.
  • Prioritize repair and maintenance activities based on customer demand and safety compliance.
  • Manage and maintain company property, ensuring storage locations, work areas, and equipment are neat and organized.
  • Enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and other regulations.
  • Complete maintenance purchase order requisitions and obtain appropriate approvals.
  • Provide personal tools necessary for effective repair of company assets.
  • Manage maintenance activities to improve customer satisfaction, equipment utilization, and throughput.
  • Ensure timely completion of all maintenance repairs to machinery and equipment.
  • Support production activities and be available on an "on-call" basis to meet customer and production requirements.
  • Work with contractors when necessary, coordinating with materials and production to utilize A3 or Gantt tracking charts.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalency; college or certificate program preferred.
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
  • Journeyman certification preferred but not required.
  • HVAC certification is a plus.
  • PLC logic experience with software packages and controls such as AB and Siemens.
  • Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic competencies.
  • Strong knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance procedures.
  • Strong knowledge of programmable controls, with the ability to troubleshoot and modify programs.
  • Working knowledge of plant machinery, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and HVAC.
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for 8 hours a day.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level, or work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed and as assigned by supervision.

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