Electro-Mechanical Specialist - 2nd Shift
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company-paid life insurance
- additional voluntary options
- Paid parental leave
- generous paid time off
- holidays
- Competitive retirement plans
- short- and long-term disability coverage
- Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
- HSA and FSA plans
- Performance incentive plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
