Direct Hire – Electro-Mechanical Technician

Philadelphia, PA | $27 per hour

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Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Technician

Address: Philadelphia, PA

Pay rate: Union facility $27.80

Type of Facility: Industrial Bakery – main product croissants

Shift Makeup:
  • Days a week: Mon-Sat
  • Which shifts: 2/2/3 – 12 hour shift 
    • 6am-6pm and 6pm -6am. 
  • Current Needs: Day shift and Night Shift
Average hours every two weeks: 48/36

Must Have: Positive attitude and "work completion" mindset.
  • 2 years industrial maintenance experience
  • Troubleshoot/repair 3 Phase motors
  • Troubleshoot/repair pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Experience with VFD’s and PLC’s
*Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including 10 panel drug screen, background and criminal checks*

Nice to Have:
  • Baking experience
  • Welding 
Company Description:

Founded in 1996, Client parent company is a large commercial bakery with headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. They produce a wide range of baked goods, including buns, biscuits, croissants, and pastries, for food service, food manufacturing, and retail customers.

Client acquired this local bakery in Philadelphia in 2021. This facility founded in 1898, was a family-owned business specializing in high-quality sweet baked goods for grocery chains and consumer brands. The acquisition aimed to expand client's product line and geographic footprint in the Northeast.

Primary Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. The Maintenance Technician will be a key part of our team by keeping the bakery running efficiently and driving continuous improvement forward through our PM program and special projects. This position organizes and facilitates maintenance on all production and facility equipment with emphasis on equipment up time and to resolve quality and production related issues including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical troubleshooting. Every individual on our team has specific strengths that help to drive innovation and productivity forward.
  • Troubleshoot & replace 3 Phase motors & VFDs 
  • Ability to read electrical schematics 
  • Experience with low voltage DC Circuits as well as a wide range of electrical devices (proximity sensors, photo eyes, relays, contactors, safety relays, push buttons) 
  • Read and interpret machine electrical and mechanical drawings 
  • Troubleshoot electrical control circuits and standard safety circuits 
  • Trouble shoot hydraulics, and pneumatics 
  • Use Meter and Megger proficiently as needed for repair and troubleshooting 
  • Repair and rebuild electrical and mechanical components 
  • Installation, modification and fabrication of equipment to meet production needs and schedules 
  • Communicate maintenance situations clearly from one shift to another, including Maintenance Team Leader and Maintenance Manager 
  • Plant wide accountabilities for operational aspects including progress toward quality and production goals 
  • Participate in continuous improvement in safety, quality and housekeeping 
  • Other tasks as determined by the Maintenance Manager
  • The ability to identify worn bushings or bearings and change as needed 
  • The ability or willingness to learn how to weld (TIG, Stick, and MIG Although we commonly use TIG) 
 
Equipment involved in operation:
  • CAMs – CMMS
  • Costline – spiral freezer
  • Henry – ovens
  • Hatton – metal detector
  • Rodimaker – AMF
  • Hatton – packaging equipment 
Benefits: Union Benefits Package: Medical, Life Insurance, Vision, Dental, STD
  • Medical Plan Coverage to fit your needs to include (2)  PPO options and 1 HDHP option. 
  • Dental Care plan to include Adult Orthodontics
  • Vision Care
  • Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account options
  • FREE COMPANY PAID – Short Term and Long Term disability plans  
  • FREE COMPANY PAID – Life Insurance – 1x your salary up to a $50,000 policy  ($20,000 in Philadelphia)
  • Additional Voluntary Life Insurance options to include spouse and children.
  • Voluntary Accident insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Working Advantage Discount Program – over 300+ discounts
  • Traditional & Roth 401k options with a generous company match and immediate vesting
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