Assistant Engineer Jobs in Norwich, CT (NOW HIRING)

Join the H&S Family of Bakeries – the team behind H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery and Schmidt Baking Co. – the largest family-owned variety baker in the United States. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, we operate a network of 10 bakeries and 30 distribution centers across the country to deliver fresh, high-quality baked goods nationwide, from fast food and quick-service restaurants to cafeterias, hospitals, grocery stores and universities to name a few. We’re passionate about innovation in manufacturing and distribution, leading the way in the industrial baking industry, while creating opportunities for our people to grow and succeed.

Our Core Beliefs:

Be Well, Work Well | Create an Experience | Life-long Learning | Do the Right Thing

Assistant Engineer

Reports To
Assistant Engineers report to the Chief Engineer.

Job Overview
Assistant Engineers help the Chief Engineer to oversee and manage all aspects of the
maintenance department including, but not limited to, maintaining equipment,
maintaining building and grounds, parts purchasing and inventory, maintenance
budgets, capital project management, mechanic training and development, maintenance
hiring, work scheduling and follow up inspections, predictive and preventative
maintenance program management, and inter-department communications.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow up on preventative maintenance, work orders, and emergency repairs to
  ensure they are being done correctly.
• Work closely with production to make sure their needs are met.
• Work with sanitation to make sure scheduled shutdowns are effective for both
  departments.
• Scheduling and planning for work to be done during normal shutdowns.
• Organize and maintain a proper parts inventory as well as oversee all maintenance
  purchasing and contractors.
• Facilitate training programs for all maintenance employees.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on
  automated equipment.
• Manage food safety requirements as they pertain to maintenance.
• Manage and follow up on all safety programs and related training.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. This is primarily a hands on
  position rather than a desk position.
• Assist in any breakdowns and floor calls as needed.
• Must be on call off hours for trouble shooting from remote and on-site as necessary.
• Must be willing and able to work different shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience as a maintenance mechanic.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Electrical troubleshooting ability preferred.
• Ability to work on your feet for hours at a time, and in hot environments
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time during a shift, maintaining a normal range of motion in all extremities
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and crouch to access equipment, tools, or materials
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and airborne particles, odors and fumes
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective clothing for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation

At H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and work hard to create a workplace where people can grow and thrive. Along with equitable pay, we provide exceptional benefits designed to support you both at work and in life. Our comprehensive and affordable packages include medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; retirement savings; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; an employee assistance program; and, of course, some very cool company swag.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

H&S Family of Bakeries is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or any other factor unrelated to merit.

Offer Determination Guidelines:

The salary range listed for this position is provided in accordance with applicable transparency laws and serves as a general guideline. However, it does not represent a guaranteed salary offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include but are not limited to relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, market data, and geographic location, including local cost of living. The final offer may vary outside the posted range based on these considerations.