Tech 2, Bakery- Maintenance - 3rd Shift

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins, and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations.

About the Role

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician II to join our team. As a Maintenance Technician II, you will be accountable for maintaining bakery equipment and facility systems in a safe, reliable, and operational condition to support daily production requirements. This role is critical to minimizing downtime through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and control system issues.
• Support production operations by diagnosing equipment malfunctions and verifying equipment performance following repairs.
• Execute equipment overhauls, installations, and maintenance activities in alignment with production schedules.
• Operate maintenance tools, machinery, lifts, and material-handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and work orders within the CMMS system.
• Promote compliance with food safety, GMP, quality, and workplace safety standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma and a minimum of 3 years of mechanical and/or electrical experience in an industrial manufacturing environment; OR 5 years of related industrial maintenance experience in lieu of education.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, or food manufacturing process controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and controls documentation, including P&IDs, single-line drawings, loop drawings, and equipment layouts.
• Knowledge of equipment setup, operation, functionality, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Proficiency with computer systems, email applications, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Refrigeration systems experience.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Boiler and air compressor maintenance experience.
• Machinist experience and knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options.
• Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays.
• Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Opportunities for growth and development, including tuition reimbursement.
• HSA and FSA plans to help manage everyday expenses.
• Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $32.00 - $38.00

Schedule

Shift: 3rd Shift