Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Hayward, CA (Industrial Bakery)
Shift: Full-Time
Job Overview:
The Maintenance Engineer will ensure the smooth operation of all production equipment in an industrial bakery. The position involves performing routine and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery to maintain efficient production. The Maintenance Engineer will work closely with the maintenance team to ensure minimal downtime and adherence to safety protocols. The Maintenance Engineer will also work with the maintenance team on shift schedules to maintain round the clock smooth operational capacity seven days a week.
Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Maintenance : Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on bakery machinery such as ovens, mixers, conveyors, and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshooting : Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system failures in a timely manner to reduce production delays.
• Safety & Compliance : Ensure that all maintenance work follows safety standards, food safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, CAL/OSHA).
• Documentation : Maintain accurate records of repairs, preventive maintenance schedules, and inventory of spare parts.
• Collaboration : Work with production staff to ensure equipment is functioning optimally and collaborate on improving machine performance.
• Special Projects : Assist in machine upgrades, modifications, and installations as required.

Qualifications:

• Experience : 5+ years in maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment (bakery experience preferred).
• Technical Skills : Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; experience with PLCs and automated control systems is a plus.
• Certifications : Forklift certification, understanding of GMP/HACCP is preferred.
• Education : High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications are a plus.
• Physical Requirements : Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in varying temperatures typical of an industrial bakery.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and 401(k) plan
• Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company profit sharing program

This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-production environment, where efficiency and equipment uptime are critical to the operation's success.
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