Maintenance Technician

About Us:
Founded in 1945, Ellison Bakery is a leading industrial bakery located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ellison produces cookies, snack bars, crunch and inclusion, and other products for the industrial market, foodservice industry, and retail and private label space.

Ellison Bakery credits ongoing growth to the commitment of its employees to excellence in all phases of the operation. Ellison Bakery believes that the only way to make the very best cookies is to hire the very best employees. It is their strategy to do just that and to let the employees apply the very best baking processes to the very best ingredients. Since only the best can make the best, Ellison Bakery prides itself on its most important asset, the employees.

Ellison Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Optical
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Matching
• Vacation Days
• Paid Personal Days Off
• Paid Holidays

Purpose:

The Maintenance Technician will respond and react to mechanical issues in the production environment in a timely and efficient manner. They will apply engineering concepts for optimization for production and maintain our current industrial baking equipment, troubleshoot and problem-solve equipment issues, install new equipment and conduct routine maintenance. In addition, they also be required to fabricate equipment and/or remove old equipment and train staff on equipment operating procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Trouble shooting, installation, maintenance and repair on designated equipment
• Assist at all times with keeping the production lines running as a first priority
• Inspecting equipment and conducting routine and preventative maintenance
• Recognize waste and recommends initiatives for elimination or reduction
• Machining fabrication
• Facility maintenance – maintains and repairs one or more utility systems such as HVAC equipment, plant compressed air equipment and boiler plant equipment
• Pipe fitting – modifies and repairs piping systems and equipment such as vacuum and plant compressed air systems
• Sheet metal work – forms, joins, assembles and installs conduits, chutes, guarding and other items and systems that have combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves and planes
• Maintaining daily communication with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow up
• Maintaining tools and test equipment and ensuring they are properly calibrated
• Collaborating with management on equipment modifications and working with vendors to ensure proper operation
• Removing old equipment and installing new machines
• Providing technical support and training on new equipment
• Responding to internal customer call outs

Follow all:

• Company Policies
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Food Safety Management System Policies and Procedures
• Sanitation Procedures
• Safety Procedures
• Assist other areas of production as needed

Other:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Shift:

• 1st shift- 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
• Overtime and weekends may be required

Ellison Core Competencies:

The following Leadership Behaviors are important to the success of the organization.

• Collaboration Develops Others
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Motivating Others
• Integrity & Trust
• Peer Relationships

Skills/Work Experience Needed:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing as maintenance technician
• Experience in Rockwell Software a plus
• Must be knowledgeable of and be capable of working on various food manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of EPA and OSHA guidelines
• Ability to fabricate, maintain and work with bakery equipment (ovens, mixers, conveyers, high speed, wrappers, etc.)
• Ability to read system schematics, blueprints and specifications
• Advanced troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of safety and equipment procedures
• Experience interfacing with both internal team members and external customers as part of a solution based service process
• Proficient level of computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical issues in an easy to understand manner.
• Resourceful, with the ability to work independently
• Strong time management skills
• Decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills
• Attention to detail
• Ethical and trustworthy

Ellison Bakery is 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, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Food Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Wayne, IN 46809 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32