Bakery Maintenance Engineer

Join Our Team at Franz Family Bakery

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Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of the country's most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages: $27.45 - $35.00 per hour
• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• Pension and Retirement funds
• 50% Employee Discount on Franz Products

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for preventive maintenance, diagnosis and repair of all pieces of equipment within the bakery including: production equipment; building (inside construction) and facility grounds.
• Responsible for maintaining the equipment's productivity to minimize downtime or malfunctions. Some tasks are required to be performed within rigid time frames to maximize bakery product productivity.
• Performs inside construction which may include framing, plumbing and electrical components.
• Ensures all work areas are clean, safe, and follows company GMP's.
• Works in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with federal and state requirements at all times.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of work performed on work orders, maintenance calls, and preventative maintenance reports.
• Prepares specific and accurate parts request forms.
• Responds to maintenance and line stoppage calls with a sense of urgency and ownership.
• Provides emergency repairs quickly and efficiently.
• Performs duties in all areas within maintenance department.
• Provides technical assistance and information to Assistant Bakery Maintenance Manager, as needed.
• Displays initiative in recognizing work to be accomplished and makes recommendations to Chief Engineer.
• Must join union within 30 days of hire.
• SHIFT & HOURS: Day or Swing Shifts are assigned through the union bid process.
• Support and adherence to Company's Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education/Experience

• High school graduate or GED required.
• LME license or experience with electrical maintenance is preferred
• 1+ years' experience in similar maintenance of production equipment and facilities at a large commercial bakery, artisan bakery, or other similar industrial, manufacturing or production-line equipment.

Critical Skills and Expertise

• Must have a positive and safe work ethic, be a team player.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers in multiple functions and management.
• Must be able to complete a variety of basic math and required documentation.
• Ability to work in a high temperature environment supporting fast paced machinery.
• Ability to quickly learn new job tasks and flexibility to work in different jobs as needed.
• Must have reliable attendance to meet employer's attendance standards for a production facility.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.