Journeyman Engineer 1

Aspire Bakeries • Stockton, CA

7d • 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.

We are seeking a Journeyman Engineer to join our team at our Stockton, CA bakery. Maintain bakery equipment and facility systems in a safe, sanitary and reliable operating condition to support production requirements. Troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment while supporting preventive maintenance, food safety, operational reliability and the development of other maintenance team members.

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

• Maintain facility and production equipment in a safe, sanitary and operational state of readiness to support daily production requirements.
• Troubleshoot, identify and correct maintenance issues involving electrical systems, steam, water, hydraulics, pneumatics, refrigeration, boilers, valves, motors and related equipment.
• Ensure maintenance tools, work areas and serviced equipment are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Verify all guards and safety devices are properly installed before returning equipment to operation.
• Support the production of consistent, food safe products by maintaining equipment and facility systems in accordance with established maintenance, engineering and food safety practices.
• Develop and maintain an advanced understanding of bakery production equipment, processes, fermentation systems and equipment functionality.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance team members, supervisors, production leaders and other departments to ensure equipment issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment drawings, blueprints and technical documentation.
• Apply advanced knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, three wire motor controls, electrical troubleshooting and related automation systems.
• Complete required Lockout Tagout authorized user training and follow all applicable safety procedures.
• Perform routine inspections of the facility and production equipment to identify maintenance concerns, safety hazards and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain working knowledge of welding, electrical systems, refrigeration, pneumatics, steam boilers, gear reducers and other mechanical systems used within the bakery.
• Coordinate Industrial and maintenance activities in accordance with applicable safety requirements and maintain respirator certification when required for assigned duties.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of the maintenance and repair of bakery equipment and independently troubleshoot complex equipment failures.
• Support root cause identification and recommend corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and reduce recurring failures.
• Assist with training and development of maintenance team members with less experience when assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager.
• Provide leadership and technical direction to other mechanics during assigned shifts or maintenance activities when requested by the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain clear communication regarding equipment status, repairs completed, outstanding concerns and required follow up.
• Perform other maintenance duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Serve as primary backup to the Maintenance Supervisor and support special projects as assigned

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Annual wage increases
• 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.
• Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed