Maintenance Tech III - 2nd Shift

Maintenance Tech III - 2nd Shift

Location: Cayce, SC

Aspire Bakeries is looking for a Maintenance Tech III - 2nd Shift to join our team at our Cayce, SC bakery. As a Maintenance Tech III - 2nd Shift, you will be accountable for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems to ensure reliable operations, minimize downtime, and support safe, efficient bakery production. This role is critical to maximizing equipment performance while maintaining compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Shift & Schedule:

Shift: 2nd Shift

Hours: 2:00 PM 10:30 PM

Weekend Availability: Every other weekend

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $32.00 $38.00 per hour

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing):

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment to maintain operational reliability.
• Perform preventive maintenance, equipment overhauls, installations, and fabrication activities to improve equipment performance.
• Diagnose equipment failures and restore production operations in a timely manner.
• Operate maintenance tools, lifts, forklifts, and related equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work order documentation within maintenance systems.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with internal teams and external contractors to support uninterrupted production.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table):

• High school diploma and a minimum of 4 years of industrial maintenance experience in instrumentation, measurement and control systems, electronics, mechanical, and/or electrical maintenance; OR 6 years of related industrial maintenance experience in lieu of a diploma.
• Experience in at least three of the following areas: refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, or food manufacturing process controls.
• Strong knowledge of equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to accurately document work within maintenance systems.
• Ability to meet physical job requirements, including standing, lifting, climbing, and operating maintenance equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success):

• Experience troubleshooting and programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, bakery, or industrial production environments.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic and repair skills.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.

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. 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.