Job Description

Job Summary

Hudson Bread Company is a leading artisan bakery and distributor serving the Tri-State area. Our growth depends on reliable production equipment and a strong maintenance team.

We are hiring a mid-level Industrial Maintenance Mechanic with strong electrical troubleshooting skills and hands-on mechanical experience. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to diagnose and repair equipment quickly in a fast-paced production environment.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required.

PLC knowledge is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Mechanic will keep production equipment running efficiently and safely. Duties include:

- Perform preventative maintenance on bakery and production equipment

- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues

- Troubleshoot electrical problems, including motors, relays, sensors, and control panels

- Assist with diagnosing PLC-related issues (preferred, not required)

- Perform emergency and unscheduled repairs when equipment fails

- Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders

- Maintain a clean, safe work area in accordance with OSHA guidelines

- Work closely with production staff to minimize downtime

- Assist with parts inventory and maintenance records

- Support small facility and equipment improvement projects as needed

Requirements

- 3–5 years of industrial maintenance or mechanical experience

- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills (required)

- Mechanical experience with motors, conveyors, belts, and drive systems

- Basic knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics

- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required

- PLC troubleshooting experience a plus

- Ability to work independently and respond quickly to equipment issues

- Basic computer skills (email, work orders, maintenance tracking)

- Experience in food production or manufacturing a plus

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive salary based on experience

- Overtime available

- Health insurance

- Dental insurance

- Paid time off

- Stable, long-term role with a growing company

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Commercial Electrical Expertise
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Packaging Machines
• Refrigeration/Cooling Systems
• Roll Forming Machine
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Siemens)
• Rotational Molding Machine
• Shaper