Bakery Maintenance Engineer Lead

Job Opportunity At Franz Family Bakery

Are you 'bread' for success? Come make $ dough $ with us!

Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of 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: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
• Comprehensive Healthcare for employee and family - medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• Pension and Retirement funds
• 50% Discount Franz Products
• Growth and Development Opportunities

• Responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of all production and shop equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining minimal equipment downtime and rework.
• Direct Maintenance Engineers in daily workload
• Assist in training maintenance department and production personnel.
• Maintain and repair facility which may include framing, plumbing, and electrical.
• Ensure all work areas are clean, safe, and follows company GMP's.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of work performed.
• Prepare specific and accurate parts request forms, assist in parts ordering and inventory management.
• Responds to maintenance and line stoppage calls with a sense of urgency and ownership.
• Provides technical assistance and information to Chief Engineer, as needed.
• Recognize improvement opportunities and make recommendations to Chief Engineer.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must join union within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift license or ability to obtain one.
• LME License or experience with electrical maintenance is preferred.
• 4+ 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 requirement documentation.
• Ability to quickly learn new job tasks and flexibility to work in different projects as needed.
• Must be able to work any day, including holidays, or any shift.
• 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.