Maintenance Technician B at Aspire Bakeries

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. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

To maintain the equipment and facility in a safe and operational state of readiness at all times as prescribed by established guidelines and supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining facility and equipment in a safe and operational state of readiness at all times, in order to meet daily production requirements.
• Identify report and correct any maintenance problems immediately in areas such as electricity, steam, water, hoses, hydraulics, and valve components in accordance with established policy guidelines.
• Maintain maintenance equipment, department, and tools in a safe and sanitary condition, in addition to, ensuring all equipment serviced is left in a sanitary and safe condition with all guards and safety devices in place and properly fastened.
• Contribute to the production of a consistent and food-safe quality product by maintaining and updating facility-engineering practices through the Maintenance, Maintenance Supervisor, or Mechanics.
• Develop an understanding of how the bakery process equipment should work.
• Facilitate open communication with fellow mechanics, supervisors, and other departments to ensure that all equipment problems are handled on a timely basis.
• Develop and maintain an acute understanding of bun production, fermentation, and new developments in equipment maintenance and design..
• Have basic skills in PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• Must be able to be respirator certified.
• Have basic knowledge of welding, electricity, refrigeration, pneumatics, steam, and gear reducers.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years experience in industrial maintenance.

Hourly Rate: $32.38

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.