About the job
Join the Parallel Employment Group as we partner with a leading food manufacturing company in Cheektowaga, New York, to find a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician. This vital role is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of machinery and systems within a bakery production environment. Your expertise will ensure the reliable operation and safety of equipment, minimize downtime, and support production while upholding high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Efficiently troubleshoot and repair bakery machinery, including mixers, ovens, proofers, conveyors, and packaging lines.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems swiftly to restore equipment functionality.
- Collaborate with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), and control systems to ensure optimal performance aligned with production needs.
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
- Execute scheduled maintenance tasks to avert unexpected equipment failures and extend machinery life.
- Leverage diagnostic tools to foresee potential equipment malfunctions and proactively mitigate risks to ensure uninterrupted production.
Equipment Optimization & Efficiency
- Assess equipment performance and suggest modifications to enhance reliability and efficiency.
- Partner with production teams to adjust machine settings for optimal output with minimal waste.
- Address recurring mechanical issues through adjustments, modifications, or replacements of parts and systems.
Installation & Upgrades
- Assist in the installation of new equipment and upgrade existing systems to boost production capabilities and quality.
- Collaborate with engineering and project teams during the commissioning of new technologies and machinery, ensuring compatibility with current systems.

