Maintenance Technician

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 ®, ®, and ®. 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.

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, including tuition reimbursement. 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 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.

Shift & Schedule

Shift: 3rd Shift

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $32.00 - $38.00

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• 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 (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• 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.

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.