Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Bakery Equipment and Maintenance Handyperson to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial bakery equipment maintenance and possess a wide range of technical skills. As an Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining various types of equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions
• Repair or replace defective parts
• Read and interpret schematics and technical manuals
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient equipment operation
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines
• Ensures food safety procedures are adhered to when repairing, replacing, installing equipment
• Applies preventive maintenance throughout the bakery, including coordinating with outside vendors as needed
• Follows and ensures compliance with all GMP, Food Safety and Safety practices, policies, and requirements.
• Maintains strong and effective relationships with all bakery managers.
• Troubleshoots and repairs facility machinery as needed
• Develops and maintains preventive maintenance programs/schedules for all major equipment and storage systems taking into consideration the useful lifespan of equipment and replacement timelines to ensure minimal downtime.

Other Preferred Skills

• Experience with implementing and maintaining quality systems and programs
• Exposure to and experience with GMPs, understand HAACP programs, FDA guidelines, OSHA standards, and Food Safety and Plant Safety Programs.
• Familiar with Bakery Equipment; Proofer/Retarder, Rotary and Deck Oven, Dough Sheeter, Mixers, and other equipment you would find in a modern manufacturing bakery.
• HVAC, refrigeration, electrical experience, HACCP, GMP and/or AIB experience
• Experience working with high performance teams
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus

Working Conditions / Essential Functions

• Able to stand for 8 hours per shift/day (normally 5-days a week for an average workweek of 40 hours)
• Able to lift 50lb regularly
• Ability to work flexible hours and days, including holidays and weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.28 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years
• 8 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Bakery
• In-person
• Warehouse

Ability to Relocate:

• Sterling, VA 20166: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person