Job Description

Maintenance Technician III or IV

A SWEET Place to work!

Our facility in Bonner Springs, KS is one of the largest muffin producers in the country, producing close to 800,000 muffins per day ! No matter how our business grows, one thing remains the same: a deep commitment to customer care, exceptional technical expertise and rigorous standards of excellence. Our promise is to deliver fresh ideas and superior formulations that help our customers create a one-of-a-kind experience.

Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people. 

We are a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient. 

We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team. 

We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors. 

Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference. 

Coverage options may include: 

• Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance 
• Company paid holidays 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plans 
• Performance bonus potential 
• 401k plan with company match

Starting Pay

$38/hr min. plus $1.00/hr shift differential

$5,000 sign on bonus for direct hire

*Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Expectations Deliciously Exceeded.

Job Purpose

Support the company’s maintenance program by focusing on plant equipment and building maintenance in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies and OSHA regulations. 

Essential Functions  

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with plant equipment (e.g., mechanical drive systems, HVAC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems)

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems with plant equipment (e.g., wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors, and AC/DC motor drives)

• Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment 

• Perform building maintenance and repairs (e.g., air conditioning, lights, forklifts)

• Perform repairs on equipment to prevent long-term downtime until permanent repairs can be completed 

• Design/fabricate replacement parts or equipment as needed

• Electronically troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment by means of installed PLC

• Electronically troubleshoot 24 Volt control circuits

• Troubleshoot advanced PLC problems by means of computer software 

• Lead maintenance projects including machine rebuilds, new equipment installs and startup 

• Report food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel 

• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned 

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• 4-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 2-year degree and 10+ years in maintenance mechanic role 

• Experience with repair or preventive maintenance in hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, or electronics

• Advanced knowledge of TPM practices 

• Advanced PLC experience including knowledge of Allen Bradley RSLogix and other software used to control production equipment 

• Advanced knowledge of CMMS 

• Advanced knowledge of lockout/tagout programs

• Advanced knowledge and experience in boiler operations 

• Experience with ammonia, freon, or other cooling media 

• Advanced stick and tig welding skills; ability to weld to sanitary standards 

• Advanced computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office 

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts to identify solutions 

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists 

• Strong communication skills 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks

• Ability to train, coach, and mentor others 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment 

Expectations (Exhibit and Promote Company's Core Values) 

• People: We engage, empower, and appreciate our people- they are our finest ingredient 
• Safety: We invest in systems, policies, and training that ensure safety 
• Customer Partnerships: We make decisions with the customer experience in mind and ensure win/win outcomes 
• Collaboration: We leverage each other's unique experiences to drive the best outcomes for our expanding company 
• Communication: We inform and listen to our team members, customers, suppliers, and investors 
• Results: We prioritize activities that drive profitable growth, and we celebrate our achievements

 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disabilities.

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