Electro-Mechanical Specialist - 3rd Shift

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? 

At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. 

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! 

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture – Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

 

 

About the Role

We are seeking an Electro-Mechanic Technician to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As an Electro-Mechanical Technician, you will be accountable for maintaining all plant and production electrical and control systems—including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and network sub-systems—while ensuring production schedules are met and equipment reliability is optimized.

 

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 3rd
• Hours: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM (Tues - Sat; Sunday and Monday off)
• Weekend Availability: Required

 

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $40–$41 ($1.50/hour shift differential)

 

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Maintain and update documentation for all electrical and control systems, including hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and control-related failures to minimize downtime.
• Train and coordinate activities of Electro-Mechanics across shifts to ensure consistent maintenance practices.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective repairs on production equipment and control systems.
• Maintain secondary plant systems such as steam, water, air, refrigeration, HVAC, and emissions control.
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and regulatory standards during all maintenance activities.
• Document maintenance work accurately in accordance with work orders and company procedures.

 

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High school diploma or equivalent; AS/AAS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred.
• Practical experience in machine and electrical control system installation and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and control system documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to work safely during production and downtime periods.
• Basic math and measurement conversion skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi software.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance software and control system programming.
• Familiarity with P&ID, electrical single-line diagrams, and instrument loop drawings.
• Advanced troubleshooting and configuration skills for AC/DC and servo drives.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment.

 

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, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.