Tech 3, Bakery- Maintenance - 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 a Tech 3, Bakery Maintenance to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As a Tech 3, you will be accountable for performing advanced preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and supporting the reliability of bakery production systems. This senior‑level maintenance role is critical to minimizing downtime, ensuring safe operations, and maintaining high‑performing equipment across the facility.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Minimum 3 years of mechanical and/or electrical experience in industrial or manufacturing machinery, OR 5 years of equivalent experience
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including P&IDs, electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and machine layout drawings
- Experience in at least two of the following technical areas: refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, food manufacturing process controls
- Knowledge of equipment setup, functionality, operating procedures, and preventive maintenance techniques
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and plan work effectively
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- Advanced electrical, refrigeration, welding, boiler/air compressor, or machinist experience
- Experience in food or beverage manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance on production equipment to support high equipment uptime
- Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and PLC‑related issues
- Execute or assist with major equipment overhauls and system rebuilds
- Maintain and operate tools and machinery safely, including lifts, forklifts, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
- Document maintenance activities in the Maintenance Management System and communicate electronically with team members
- Maintain safe, clean, and organized maintenance work areas in compliance with GMPs, safety rules, and regulatory standards
- Collaborate with production and external contractors to coordinate work and minimize disruptions
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
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
