Bakery Maintenance Engineer Lead

The Bakery Maintenance Engineer Lead will be part of our hard-working and fast-paced team performing required repairs and maintenance tasks as assigned in an orderly, timely, and cost conscious manner on a variety of bakery production equipment and/or of the facility in McMinnville, OR! The Bakery Maintenance Engineer Lead is proficient in all aspects of the Bakery Maintenance Engineering role while supporting the maintenance team by directing day to day work and providing key training to ensure the success of the maintenance team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of all production and shop equipment. 
• Responsible for maintaining minimal equipment downtime and rework.  
• Direct Maintenance Engineers in daily workload
• Assist in training maintenance department and production personnel. 
• Maintain and repair facility which may include framing, plumbing, and electrical. 
• Ensure all work areas are clean, safe, and follows company GMP’s.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of work performed.
• Prepare specific and accurate parts request forms, assist in parts ordering and inventory management.
• Responds to maintenance and line stoppage calls with a sense of urgency and ownership.
• Provides technical assistance and information to Chief Engineer, as needed.
• Recognize improvement opportunities and make recommendations to Chief Engineer. 
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must join union within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift license or ability to obtain one.
• LME License or experience with electrical maintenance is preferred.
• 4 years experience in similar maintenance of production equipment and facilities at a large commercial bakery, artisan bakery, or other similar industrial, manufacturing or production-line equipment.

Critical Skills and Expertise

• Must have a positive and safe work ethic, be a team player.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers in multiple functions and management.
• Must be able to complete a variety of basic math and requirement documentation.
• Ability to quickly learn new job tasks and flexibility to work in different projects as needed.
• Must be able to work any day, including holidays, or any shift.
• Must have reliable attendance to meet employer’s attendance standards for a production facility.