Maintenance Mechanic
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Five years of related experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is required, preferably in an automated food processing plant.
- Five years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems is required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills are required.
- Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs on programmable logic controllers, relay logic and logic controllers, 480-volt, 220-volt, 110-volt alternating-current single- and three-phase, and direct-current systems is required.
- Proficiency in programmable logic controller programming, human-machine interface development, and supervisory control and data acquisition systems is required.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, including motors, drives, and industrial sensors, is required.
- Knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to electrical and control systems is required.
- Ability to perform mechanical repairs involving hydraulic and pneumatic systems is required.
- Ability to operate a computer to support and record documentation in the computer maintenance management system is required.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and learn new technologies as needed is required.
- Ability to work non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed is required.
- Ability to stand, walk, lift and carry packages up to 50 pounds, use fine dexterity, and perform reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting is required.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on production machinery, including conveyors, mixers, packaging equipment, and refrigeration systems.
- Conduct inspections, lubrication, and adjustments to ensure equipment operates efficiently and meets production requirements.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, identify root causes, and implement repairs to minimize downtime.
- Respond to emergency, unscheduled troubleshooting and repair needs for production equipment during manufacturing operations.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the production area in compliance with sanitation standards and food safety regulations.
- Monitor and repair facility systems, including heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Adhere to lockout/tagout procedures, personal protective equipment requirements, and safe work practices.
- Participate in safety training programs and contribute to safety initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, and company policies related to food safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, equipment inspections, and inventory.
- Document equipment repairs, parts replacements, and maintenance procedures to track equipment history and performance.
- Coordinate with production supervisors and operators to prioritize maintenance tasks and minimize production disruptions.
- Communicate with engineering, quality assurance, and safety personnel to address maintenance issues and implement solutions.
- Provide technical assistance and training to production staff on equipment operation, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Technical school education is preferred.
- Experience in an automated food processing plant is preferred.
About the company
C.H. Guenther is a San Antonio-based food manufacturer that produces grain-based and frozen products for foodservice and select consumer markets. Its brands—Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures—are positioned around “just baked from scratch” flavor. The company operates 29 facilities in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe and employs over 4,800 people. Its goal is to create memorable moments through food by delivering high-quality, value-added products with reliable service, guided by values like integrity, empowerment, collaboration and agility.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Antonio, Texas
Founded
1851
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 House-Autry adds Southern mixes, coatings, and marinades for foodservice growth.
- April 8, 2026 Mejicano expands CHG’s tortilla manufacturing and North American distribution reach.
- Coventry’s 72,000-buns-per-hour bakery accelerates premium launches across UK and Europe.
What critics are saying
- May 11, 2026 Proposition 65 notice names CHG, risking injunctions, penalties, and recalls.
- PPC ownership and serial acquisitions raise integration risk across 30 sites and 5,000 employees.
- A major food-safety recall would damage retailer trust and stop foodservice programs immediately.
What makes C.H. Guenther unique
- House-Autry acquisition on September 16, 2026 deepens CHG’s flavor-solutions platform.
- Coventry Centre of Excellence links pilot bakery trials directly to commercial-scale production.
- Mejicano Foods and UK investment show CHG wins through co-development, not commodity volume.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
9%1 year growth
9%2 year growth
9%C.H. Guenther acquires House-Autry Mills to expand flavor solutions platform. Transaction adds trusted family-owned mixes, coatings and flavorings brand with expanded food service innovation platform across priority U.S. markets SAN ANTONIO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-C.H. Guenther & Son LLC ("C.H. Guenther" or "CHG"), a commercial baking and food manufacturer with a 175-year heritage of quality and innovation, today announced it has acquired House-Autry Mills, Inc. ("House-Autry"), a manufacturer of branded and custom dry mix flavor solutions for leading foodservice, retail and private label customers. Founded in 1812 and family-owned, House-Autry provides foodservice operators, private label partners and retail consumers with a diverse portfolio of branded products, custom formulation capabilities and flavor development. With specialized manufacturing operations in North Carolina and Georgia, House-Autry has invested in flexible blending, packaging and R&D to drive menu differentiation and create signature flavors that capitalize on consumer demand trends. House-Autry's products and large-scale manufacturing and culinary innovation capabilities are highly complementary with CHG's portfolio. With this acquisition, CHG expands its reach into priority markets and strengthens its position in ingredients delivering authentic Southern flavor. By bringing together CHG's scale, manufacturing and logistics infrastructure with House-Autry's custom dry mix platform, the combined company will be better positioned to support customer innovation, menu differentiation and long-term growth. "House-Autry is an outstanding strategic fit for CHG," said Rod Hepponstall, President and CEO of CHG. "The company brings a rare combination of deep heritage, trusted customer relationships, strong custom formulation capabilities and a reputation for quality and service. Together, we will be even better positioned to reach more customers and help them create custom products and memorable food experiences, while driving long-term financial growth." "We are excited to join the C.H. Guenther family and begin this next chapter for House-Autry," said Derrick Marconi, President and CFO of House-Autry. "CHG deeply respects our family legacy and commitment to quality, service, innovation and care for customers and employees. This combination creates new opportunities to invest in our capabilities and expand our reach while continuing to deliver the Southern-crafted flavor and partnership our customers have trusted for generations." "This combination reflects CHG's continued momentum as it expands its portfolio through complementary, value-added food manufacturers with differentiated innovative capabilities," said Phil Iler, Principal at PPC. "House-Autry's heritage, customer relationships and custom dry mix capabilities are highly complementary to CHG, and we look forward to continuing to support this terrific business in its next phase of growth." House-Autry was advised on the transaction by Westerra Capital. About C.H. Guenther San Antonio-headquartered C.H. Guenther is a leading food manufacturer that has delivered high-quality products and "just baked from scratch" flavor for more than 175 years. Founded in Texas in 1851, the global company employs more than 5,000 people in 30 manufacturing locations in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. CHG is a leading supplier of value-added grain-based and frozen food products for foodservice clients and select consumer markets. CHG's well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird, Mi Rancho and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. CHG is owned by PPC along with management and other co-investors. About House-Autry Mills Founded in 1812 and headquartered in Four Oaks, North Carolina, House-Autry Mills is a Southern heritage food company known for breaders, batters, hushpuppy mixes, pancake and waffle mixes, biscuit mixes, cornbread mixes, gravy mixes, seasonings, marinades, grits and other dry mix flavor solutions. The company partners with foodservice operators, private label brands and retail customers to provide custom blending, formulation, packaging, large-scale manufacturing, R&D and culinary innovation. PPC is a family-oriented investment firm that specializes in partnering with family-, founder- and management-owned companies in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm's differentiated investor base, which is anchored by family investors, allows for aligned decision-making, flexible transaction structures and a focus on achieving long-term business objectives. Contacts. For C.H. Guenther: Christine Courard [email protected] (830) 216-8904
CHG opens Centre of Excellence in UK to accelerate bakery innovation. San Antonio, Texas-headquartered C.H. Guenther & Son (CHG), a major supplier of value-added grain-based and frozen food products to foodservice clients and select consumer markets, has opened a Centre of Excellence at its flagship Coventry bakery in England. The dedicated innovation and collaboration hub is designed to accelerate the development of premium baked goods across the UK and Europe and support customers as they develop, test and refine new bakery products. The purpose-built, 172-square-meter Centre of Excellence brings together a commercial-scale bakery, demonstration kitchen, sensory evaluation facilities, innovation suite and dedicated collaboration spaces in one specialized location. Designed to support and accelerate product development from concept through to commercial manufacturing, the facility enables customers to work on-site alongside CHG's commercial, culinary, bakery and technical experts to create bespoke bakery innovations. The opening of the Centre follows the tens of millions of pounds of investment by CHG and its partners into its UK manufacturing capabilities in recent years, including the opening of its £38 million Coventry bakery in 2023, which now produces roughly 72,000 buns per hour, and continued investment across the company's three UK sites and established nationwide manufacturing network. Alongside more premiumization, CHG's customers are increasingly looking at ways to expand their offerings to include more free-from options and artisan-inspired cues, smaller portion sizes and protein-rich products to better cater to shifting consumer tastes. The Centre allows new concepts focused on these emerging demand trends to be developed in the innovation suite, demonstrated in the customer kitchen, evaluated through sensory testing and validated in the commercial-scale pilot bakery, before progressing to full-scale manufacture. "Our new Centre of Excellence provides our customers partnership in innovation and developmental testing, ensuring ideas can move seamlessly from concept to commercial production, helping bring exciting new menu ideas to market more quickly, consistently and at scale," said Paul Tripp, CHC's European vice president and managing director. "This investment is part of our long-term strategy to strengthen our growing relationships with leading foodservice brands through innovation, operational excellence and continued investment in our UK and EU manufacturing."
C.H. Guenther & Son has opened a Centre of Excellence at its Coventry bakery to accelerate bakery product development across the UK and Europe. The 172-square-metre facility combines a commercial-scale bakery, customer demonstration kitchen, sensory evaluation facilities and collaboration spaces. The centre enables customers, including quick service restaurants and retailers, to work alongside CHG's experts to develop bespoke bakery innovations. It follows tens of millions of pounds of investment in UK manufacturing capabilities, including a £38 million Coventry bakery opened in 2023 that produces roughly 72,000 buns per hour. The facility supports development of premium products, free-from options and protein-rich items to meet changing consumer preferences. Its location within CHG's advanced manufacturing facility allows seamless progression from pilot-scale innovation to commercial production.
C.H. Guenther & Son, a commercial baking and food manufacturing company, has acquired Les Aliments Mejicano Inc., a flour tortilla producer with 30 years of experience. The transaction significantly expands C.H. Guenther's tortilla manufacturing and distribution capabilities across North America. Based near Montreal, Mejicano operates state-of-the-art facilities that will enhance C.H. Guenther's supply chain flexibility and capacity to serve foodservice, retail and private-label customers. The acquisition strengthens the company's platform in the fast-growing tortilla category. San Antonio-headquartered C.H. Guenther employs over 5,000 people across 30 manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada and Western Europe. The company is owned by PPC along with management and co-investors. Transaction terms were not disclosed.
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