Journeyman Engineer

Aspire Bakeries Careers•Stockton, CA

6d•$39•Onsite

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. About the Role We are seeking a Journeyman Engineer to join our team at our Stockton, CA bakery. As a Journeyman Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and hands‑on support to the maintenance team while ensuring equipment reliability, preventative maintenance execution, and minimal production downtime.

Requirements

English literacy at an elementary level
3–5 years of mechanic experience in a food manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical aptitude with electrical troubleshooting capability
Ability to read, complete, and document work orders and maintenance records
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation
Ability to work safely around moving mechanical parts and in wet, humid, hot, cold, and dusty environments

Nice To Haves

Electrical experience in food manufacturing facilities
GMP and HACCP certification (in‑house or equivalent)
Forklift (sit‑down and stand‑up) certification
Boom and scissor lift certification
Experience supporting maintenance leadership or supervisory functions

Responsibilities

Lead and support daily maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and production continuity
Assign and oversee maintenance tasks based on job complexity and mechanic skill levels
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues to prevent equipment downtime
Support preventative maintenance programs and ensure timely completion of work orders
Communicate equipment risks and maintenance needs to Production Supervisors and the Chief Engineer
Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, logs, and parts requests
Serve as primary backup to the Maintenance Supervisor and support special projects as assigned

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