Maintenance Technician III (Electrician)

Position Description:
As a Maintenance Technician III (Electrician) you will have to work in a tightly knit team environment with the main focus of supporting all of the plant's departments, by using your electrical expertise along with your experience of production equipment and production systems. This position performs all duties assigned to maintenance personnel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Electrical expertise and support TOC in electrical installation and maintenance of plant equipment and production assets.
• Troubleshoot Electrical failure, identifying the root cause. 
• Demonstrated ability and qualifications to diagnose a problem accurately and efficiently, take appropriate corrective measures for permanent fixing.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and work order tasks as requested by Maintenance Supervisor/Manager, while reporting to the Lead Hand on shift
• Be observant and take initiative when a fault is detected.
• Liaise with other departments within facility, ensuring effective communication.
• Repair parts in shop if required and work with other trades groups to complete project assignments.
• Work effectively in a processing environment without jeopardizing food safety
• Complete maintenance reports and logs as required to support effective maintenance planning.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area and in the maintenance shop.
• Adherence to all safety & quality policies and procedures
• Work in Maintenance team with Team Lead and other team member while reporting Maintenance Supervisor
• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating continental shift schedule (2 weeks days & 2 weeks nights)
• Be able to work OT if required for vacation coverage, projects, audit preparation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hold a valid Construction or Industrial Electrician license.
• Having a Millwright license would be an asset.
• Be willing to attain your Class "B" Operator Refrigeration License in-house.
• Previous experience as an electrician or maintenance technician in a continuous process manufacturing environment, preferably in food or pharmaceuticals, is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and exercise effective judgment.
• Solid mechanical troubleshooting ability
• Excellent attendance record and demonstrated reliability, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Be able to work overtime if required for vacation coverage, projects and audit preparation.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America’s fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands:  Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, and Kenny’s Great Pies.  Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.