Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Panera Bread

Bloomingdale, NJ 07403

Posted 10 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Manufacturing, Operations
  • Work Schedule

    Rotating Shift
  • Job Description

    Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

    Panera Bread has a need for a full-time multi-craft maintenance mechanic to join our Fresh Dough Facility (FDF) in Fairfield, New Jersey. Our facility produces all of the bread, bagel, and roll dough for all of our bakery-cafes in the region. We are seeking a mechanic experienced in working within a manufacturing environment repairing, maintaining, and installing all types of bakery/food production equipment and machinery, as well as general facilities maintenance.

    Responsibilities Include:

    • Provides support to the production staff to minimize downtime and maintain high safety and quality standards.
    • Manage and perform scheduled equipment Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program.
    • Troubleshoot and repair all process equipment as safely, quickly and efficiently as possible.
    • Initiates purchase order for equipment and facility needs.
    • To work in a manner which is safe, clean, and well organized.
    • Work a rotating shift with one day of weekend coverage.

    Job Requirements

    • A minimum of 2 years experience as a mechanic in a production/manufacturing environment, food industry is preferred.
    • Well versed in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment and systems.
    • Experience in the use of basic hand tools, electrical meters, grinding equipment, drill press and band saws.
    • Refrigeration and HVAC experience is a definite plus.
    • Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as mechanical drawings, schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
    • Must be able to perform basic math.
    • Need to also have the ability to communicate effectively with employees in the organization.
    • Welding (ARC, TIG, MIG).

    We Offer:

    Competitive Pay Award Program Potential Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits Company-Matched 401(k) Savings Plan Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Product Discount


    Panera operates more than 2,100 bakery-cafes in 45 states and in Ontario Canada under the Panera Bread, Saint Louis Bread Co. and Paradise Bakery & Cafe; names, delivering fresh, authentic artisan bread served in a warm environment by engaging associates. These cafes are supported by 21 Fresh Dough Manufacturing Facilities that deliver fresh dough 7 days a week 363 days per year.


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  • Job Benefit(s)

    Paid Holidays