3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

CHATTANOOGA BAKERY, INC.Unique Southern Treats Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Location: Maintenance and Engineering Department Reports To: Maintenance Manager Scheduled Hours: 3rd Shift: 11: 00 pm - 7: 00 am. Schedule may vary depending on maintenance challenges. Essential Responsibilities Equipment Troubleshooting and Repair · Inspect, diagnose, maintain, repair, and adjust production and packaging equipment and related facility components within assigned training and authorization. · Evaluate equipment symptoms, operator reports, and operating conditions to identify causes of breakdowns, recurring failures, and performance problems. · Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components such as bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, shafts, drives, gearboxes, and conveying components, as applicable to installed equipment. · Perform basic electrical troubleshooting using a volt/ohm meter and amp probe when trained and authorized. Recognize work requiring additional electrical expertise and request assistance. · Make authorized adjustments to support consistent equipment performance, production throughput, and proper package sealing. Never bypass guards or protective devices to maintain production. · Respond to equipment jams and breakdowns using approved safe work procedures. Coordinate with Production to segregate affected product for inspection or rework. · Test repaired equipment through an approved restart process, verify safe operation, and communicate equipment status before returning it to production. Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Reliability · Complete scheduled inspections, lubrication, adjustments, component replacements, and preventive maintenance work orders accurately and on time. · Identify wear, deterioration, leaks, unusual noise, vibration, and other developing conditions; report findings and recommend corrective work. · Support equipment changeovers, setup verification, and startup checks for different products and packaging formats. · Assist with installation, relocation, modification, and commissioning of equipment under the direction of the Maintenance Manager. Safety and Food Production Responsibilities · Follow company safety procedures, required personal protective equipment practices, and equipment-specific safe work instructions. · Use approved lockout/tagout and energy isolation procedures before servicing equipment when required. Verify the equipment is safe before beginning work. · Stop work when conditions are unsafe; promptly report hazards, incidents, near misses, and equipment defects, and take corrective action within authorized responsibility. · Perform electrical work, welding, fabrication, elevated work, and other specialized tasks only with appropriate training, authorization, and required safeguards. · Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, lifting devices, and other powered equipment only after required training and authorization. · Follow plant hygiene, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices. Protect exposed food, ingredients, packaging materials, and food-contact surfaces during maintenance. · Control tools, fasteners, replacement parts, lubricants, and maintenance debris to prevent product contamination. Use approved materials and lubricants where required. · Restore guards, clean the work area, account for tools and parts, and coordinate any required cleaning, inspection, and release before equipment returns to service. · Assist with visual checks of wrappers, cartons, and cases to identify equipment-related packaging defects; communicate concerns to Production and the appropriate quality personnel. Maintenance Records and Parts Control · Use the CMMS to review assigned preventive maintenance and task work orders, record findings, and document completed repairs and follow-up needs. · Enter accurate descriptions of equipment problems, corrective actions, labor time, parts used, and outstanding issues to support planning and maintenance history. · Use the barcode parts inventory system to identify, issue, and track maintenance parts according to department procedures. · Notify the Maintenance Manager or designated parts clerk of low inventory, unavailable parts, damaged supplies, and equipment or tool needs. · Report recurring malfunctions and temporary repairs clearly so permanent corrective actions can be planned and completed. Teamwork and Additional Duties · Coordinate maintenance priorities and equipment access with Production to support safe repairs and minimize avoidable downtime. · Provide clear shift handoffs describing equipment status, work in progress, safety concerns, and follow-up requirements. · Assist with training and coaching new maintenance employees when requested; share equipment knowledge and safe work methods. · Perform light welding, fabrication, and facility maintenance within demonstrated skill and authorization. · Keep maintenance shops, tools, storage areas, and work locations clean, orderly, and free of hazards. · Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor or Maintenance Manager. Company Values and Professional Conduct Demonstrate Chattanooga Bakery's core values: Lives by the Golden Rule; Gets the Job Done Right; Is a Team Player; and Understands or Asks. Work respectfully, communicate concerns promptly, and ask for clarification or technical assistance whenever instructions or conditions are unclear.