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Maintenance Tech III (Electrical & Controls)

About Shaw Bakers

At Shaw Bakers, we love mixing renowned French techniques with state-of-the-art process innovation to bring delicious baked goods to our local community through our legendary local Cafes, as well as national retail partners across North America. We are an aggressive, fast-growing company with a full pipeline of exciting new projects, products, and employment opportunities.

About The Role

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Mechanical & Controls Technician, capable of installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, minor programming, and repair of electrical, mechanical, and automated control systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment. This position combines electrical, mechanical, and controls knowledge, ensuring systems function within design parameters safely and efficiently at our Shaw Bakers’ manufacturing facility in San Leandro.

Core Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Controls & Electrical Duties: Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic systems, motor controllers, variable frequency drives (VFD), servo systems, and motor starters. Diagnose PLC alarms and repair or replace sensors, actuators, input/output modules and other control devices as required.
• Vendor Coordination: Point of contact with vendors for PLC hardware/software issues or upgrades, and general mechanical and electrical equipment repair.
• Mechanical Duties: Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical systems, including motors, pumps, compressors, conveyors, production machinery, and related equipment. Perform diagnostic tests, identify faults, and implement repairs or part replacements. Ensure preventive maintenance procedures are followed to minimize downtime.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain detailed records of maintenance, diagnostics, calibrations, and system modifications. Prepare technical reports, schematics, and manuals. Ensure all work adheres to safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Training and Support: Providing technical expertise and hands on training and development for operators and maintenance techs on an ongoing basis.
• Proactive Engagement: Perform area walkthroughs and inspections of the facility and equipment to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Comply with Health & Safety Policies: Follows and ensures health and safety policies are always the first task.
• Collaboration: Effectively collaborate with other departments and vendors to develop, plan, and implement projects to improve company efficiency, safety, and overall throughput.

Skills & Experience Required

• 5+ years of Industrial Control Systems Maintenance required, including hands-on experience with motor controls, VFDs, servos, DeviceNet, and PLC troubleshooting.
• 5+ years of Mechanical Maintenance, including troubleshooting, from a manufacturing or industrial environment required.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, wiring diagrams, and pneumatic/hydraulic schematics. Proficient with diagnostic tools. Strong troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of automation software and HMIs a plus.
• Experience with Ladder logic programming a plus.
• Experience reporting daily metrics in a CMM.
• Ability to operate in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Title: Plant Maintenance Manager

Location: Conway, SC Area Onsite Near Myrtle Beach

Duration: Direct Hire

Salary: $80-110K DOE Relocation and Bonus Eligible Plus Excellent Benefits

Responsibilities of Position:

• Takes a leadership role to maintain a World Class Safety program and Safety Performance.
• Sets goals, develops and implements programs to achieve plant and business objectives.
• Increases on-stream time and reduce costs through improved equipment reliability.
• Tracks/trends reliability metrics (including TBC and costs).
• Effective application of preventive, predictive, and proactive tools/programs.
• Takes an active role in maintenance activities: Plan, conduct, analyze and summarize plant performance improvement trials.
• Coordinate with engineers, maintenance and operators in the implementation of new process operating conditions and procedures.
• Responds as required to specific equipment and performance problems.
• Maintains integrity of all drawings, specifications, programs, compliance/inspection records, and other documentation.
• Adheres to all ISO system requirements.

Key Success Factors:

• Ability to develop and implement reliability programs to achieve business goals.
• Achieve cost reduction through simplification of part/component design.
• Increase in Plant capacity.

Attributes/Skills Required/Sought:

• Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Technical background.
• Strong motivator of people.
• Goal oriented team player.
• Understand impact of on-stream time on variable cost and capacity-productivity.
• Utilize cost benefit analysis to determine priorities.
• Apply Six Sigma tools to help reduce cost and increase plant capacity.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills w/ ability to continuously. communicate with maintenance & plant operations.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Technical competence in reliability techniques and equipment.

Experience/Education Required/Sought:

• BS or MS in mechanical engineering with experience in highly technical operations/facility management.
• Product/Process development.
• 5-7 years' experience in Industrial/Manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma Skills a plus.
• Maintenance Engineering skills are required.
• Excellent computer skills needed. Microsoft Office, CMMS and Oracle preferred.
• Ladder logic programming experience related to process automation and control.
• PLCs experience required: Allen Bradley required.
• Working experience with Siemens control system desirable.

Full Time Benefits Start on Day 1 and include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (company match up to 8% after one year)
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• 2 Weeks of Vacation
• 4 Personal Days
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Advancement/Career Path Opportunities
• Bonus Eligible

Company Overview:

• Top Prospect Group, now part of HW Staffing Solutions, focuses on connecting high-quality candidates with top-tier clients. We offer expertise across multiple industries, ensuring that we meet and exceed staffing expectations.

Must-Haves:

• 10+ years of maintenance experience
• 5+ years of management experience
• Ability to troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLCs (programming experience preferred)
• Ability to troubleshoot Fanuc robots (ideal: touch-up teaching)
• Experience with both mechanical and electrical systems
• High school diploma required; technical training/certifications preferred
• Experience managing spare parts inventory and ordering
• Strong leadership and ability to work within established guidelines

Plusses:

• Advanced PLC programming skills
• Technical certifications in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics
• Familiarity with NEC, UL508A, NFPA 79 codes

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Oversee preventive and reactive maintenance for plant operations
• Manage PM schedules and ensure timely completion
• Troubleshoot and repair machines and controls (extruders, corrugators, motors/drives, downstream equipment, chillers, etc.)
• Maintain spare parts inventory and order components as needed
• Manage CMMS performance and compliance
• Lead and develop maintenance team (currently 1 person, expanding to 2)
• Work with vendors for equipment installation and outsourced labor
• Handle some facilities maintenance and vendor coordination
• Support continuous improvement projects and capital investment opportunities
• Ensure safety compliance (Lockout/Tagout, Arc Flash, PPE)

Skills & Knowledge:

• Advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings
• Proficient with electrical test equipment (voltmeter, ammeter, ohm meter, etc.)
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives, motors, and industrial wiring
• PLC I/O troubleshooting and networking
• Servo drive and motor motion training
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving experience

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Vocational/technical training preferred
• Basic PLC and drive training preferred

Description

Provide technical and professional leadership to the Engineering and/or Maintenance department and advise operations inclusive of directing, scheduling/controlling all related activities to achieve an integrated operations business plan. Responsible for the budgeting and execution of maintenance, utilities, and minor capital. Ensure maintainability and reliability of automation systems, equipment, buildings and facilities to achieve a high level of asset preservation at a reduced operating cost. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Maintenance Excellence process by leading an effective predictive/preventative maintenance (PPM) program through work order procedures, parts inventory, training, scheduling, efficiency improvements, and compliance programs
• Operate, maintain, and repair all aspects of the automation system
• Pinpoint electrical, mechanical and PLC (programmable logic controller) fault; analyze and institute recovery
• Manage the emergency response to automation downtime
• Develop, implement and control the department's budgets
• Lead people processes in department by guiding, coaching and developing direct reports
• Recommend equipment modifications or replacement to improve safety, quality or throughput
• Perform analysis to determine root cause for the most critical and repetitive failures
• Create and maintain the appropriate engineering records including equipment records and manuals, drawings and diagrams, inspection reports and legal records as required by the appropriate agencies
• Work closely with outside agencies such as OSHA, EPA, FDA, etc., to ensure compliance with current regulations
• Manage all outside contractors and third-party contractors performing any automation maintenance or facility work
• Lead the development and implementation of the 3-Year Minor Capital Plan inclusive of due diligence for project feasibility, preparing capital requests, creating contracts, effective project management and achieving the project deliverables
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree related field or equivalent work experience
• Any project management experience
• 4+ years of advanced knowledge/experience of electrical systems
• 1 year of experience in programmable logic circuits (PLC) troubleshooting & repair
• 1 year of experience in Manufacturing processes & plants
• 1 year of experience in Automation operation & maintenance
• Ammonia Refrigeration experience
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role in a maintenance organization
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing or logistics setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Excellent organization, communication and leadership skills

Desired Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• Any experience with automated conveyor preventative maintenance & material handling equipment
• Any experience working with automated material handling systems
• Any proactive maintenance experience
• Any experience as a maintenance manager at major facility
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Director to lead all maintenance operations in our food manufacturing facility. This role ensures equipment reliability, drives preventive maintenance, supports food safety standards, and leads a high‑performing technical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance supervisors and technicians
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
• Ensure equipment uptime and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts, and capital projects
• Support plant safety programs, including LOTO and OSHA compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• 7+ years of maintenance leadership in food manufacturing or similar industry
• Strong mechanical/electrical systems knowledge
• Experience with CMMS and data‑driven maintenance planning
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Job Description

King Soopers Bakery Manufacturing

Lead the effective execution of all plant maintenance and assigned projects, in support of safety, quality and continuous improvement. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, efficient and effective use of all supervised craft resources
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Ensure compliance to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), National Electrical Code (NEC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations
• Direct mechanics in the performance of approved maintenance work including quality control, duration, cost and thoroughness
• Assign and inspect all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) work orders
• Review available planned job packages for completeness and correctness; refine and finalize labor, materials, parts, methods and priorities
• Identify, arrange and track the skills training and development needs of each team member; ensure prompt assignment of mechanics to specific jobs relative to individual abilities
• Ensure that good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed throughout the facility
• Clean shop areas daily, including spare parts room and offices
• Provide support and leadership in troubleshooting equipment
• Ensure all labor, parts and work are reported daily through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree a related field or 5 years of progressive experience in maintenance supervision
• Experience in the food industry dealing with preventative/predictive maintenance process, technical guidance and development of the maintenance work force
• Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and CMMS
• Proven leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Knowledge of Food Safety Principles, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and EPA and OSHA requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Other Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering
• Experience in continuous improvement activities
• Plant maintenance supervisor

Lead the effective execution of all plant maintenance and assigned projects, in support of safety, quality and continuous improvement. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality, Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Kroger Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities for Candidates

- Ensure a safe, efficient and effective use of all supervised craft resources

- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports

- Ensure compliance to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), National Electrical Code (NEC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations

- Direct mechanics in the performance of approved maintenance work including quality control, duration, cost and thoroughness

- Assign and inspect all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) work orders

- Review available planned job packages for completeness and correctness; refine and finalize labor, materials, parts, methods and priorities

- Identify, arrange and track the skills training and development needs of each team member; ensure prompt assignment of mechanics to specific jobs relative to individual abilities

- Ensure that good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed throughout the facility

- Clean shop areas daily, including spare parts room and offices

- Provide support and leadership in troubleshooting equipment

- Ensure all labor, parts and work are reported daily through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

- Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements

- Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles

- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

- Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens

Qualifications for Candidates

Minimum

- Bachelor's Degree a related field or 5 years of progressive experience in maintenance supervision

- Experience in the food industry dealing with preventative/predictive maintenance process, technical guidance and development of the maintenance work force

- Functional knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and CMMS

- Proven leadership skills

- Excellent communication skills

- Strong analytical ability

- Knowledge of Food Safety Principles, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and EPA and OSHA requirements

Desired

- Other Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering

- Experience in continuous improvement activities

- Plant maintenance supervisor

Electrical Maintenance Mechanic ***$5000 Hiring Bonus***

Position specifics:

Location: Charter Wire – 7850 N. 81st Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222

Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, Sunday night - Friday morning

Why Work Here:

SCHEDULE: Get a dependable 8-hour first shift, Monday–Friday, with occasional overtime.

BENEFITS: Access great benefits like medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

GROWTH: Expand your skills with on-the-job training, process improvement opportunities, and internal advancement—we promote from within.

SAFETY: Work in an environment committed to safety and continuous improvement.

STABILITY: Join an established Midwest company with four generations of family ownership.

What You’ll Do:

As an Electromechanical Technician, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production machinery. You'll work with both mechanical and electrical systems across high-speed stamping presses, cold forming machines, and automated equipment in a dynamic production environment.

• Maintain and troubleshoot electromechanical equipment using hand tools, welding equipment, and measuring devices

• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and ensure equipment reliability

• Diagnose and resolve issues using technical documents such as blueprints, schematics, and manuals

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement

• Follow safety protocols and use appropriate PPE

• Support process improvements and participate in ongoing training

What You’ll Need:

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience or technical degree in a related field or journeyman’s card.

• Proficiency in reading complex electrical schematics and code books

• Broad knowledge of electrical codes, electronic controls, and electrical theory

• Experience with line setups, inspections, and electrical testing equipment

• Strong math skills (fractions, percentages)

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with PLCs and drives (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

• Familiarity with AC/DC motors, HVAC, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems

• Experience with welding/torch equipment and precision measuring tools

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Problem-solving mindset and eagerness to keep learning

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing and walking

• Occasional sitting, reaching, forceful motion, and lifting up to 60 lbs

• Minimal climbing and lifting over 100 lbs

• Ability to meet physical demands with or without reasonable accommodation

Ready to put your mechanical and electrical expertise to work? Apply today and grow your career with Charter Wire.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

 $18-19 per hour!
Responsible for maintaining the hotel building, equipment and to ensure guest-rooms are in complete working order along with public areas are free from unsightly blemishes.

• Maintains the hotel building and equipment and to ensure guest-rooms are in complete working order and public areas are free from unsightly maintenance blemishes.
• Ensures that all public areas including hallways, pool area, fitness center, sports courts, banquet spaces, stairways, public restrooms, public access and lobby areas are in good repair and mechanically sound.
• Conducts preventative maintenance inspections as assigned and take corrective action as appropriate.
• Maintains building, performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities.  Makes routine repairs to hotel equipment.
• Communicates with supervisor regarding status of repairs, guest-rooms, inventory levels, guest complaints, losses, and any unusual situations to maintain smooth operation.
• Completes various forms and department paperwork.  Follows all department operational procedures.
• Provides guest service according to Six Flags standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions and giving directions
• Meets scheduling availability requirements, including nights, weekends, and holiday periods to meet business needs.

• High school diploma / GED required.
• Vocational / technical training in Vocational Training: Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry or related work preferred.
• At least 2 years of maintenance or relevant work experience required.
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling techniques; proper maintenance techniques, requirements, and use of equipment; Strong mechanical aptitude and a working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems. 
• Must have ability to operate various types of heavy maintenance equipment.