Aspire Bakeries hiring Maintenance Technician II in Newark, California, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Location:

Newark, CA, US, 94560

94560

Job Type: Maintenance

94560

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

Fabricates and assembles structural metal products such as framework or shells for machinery, ovens, tanks, and other machines with stainless steel for the food industry by layout and plans sequence of operations according to mechanical drawings and written and verbal instructions. Skilled with Mig and Tig welding. Maintain the plant's equipment, buildings and facilities. Provides technical troubleshooting skills regarding maintenance, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic engineering. With direction from the Maintenance Manager, ensures that the maintenance schedules are adhered to.

Accountabilities:

• Perform duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, or their designee.
• Assist or perform preventive maintenance on equipment to maintain it in good working condition. Be active in preventative maintenance programs, daily plant fundamentals, and all safety procedures. Handles maintenance emergencies as necessary.
• Must have knowledge of electrical installation. Required to troubleshoot PLC, VFD, and 3-phase electrical. Able to troubleshoot and repair lighting circuits.
• Assist with or perform the troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and plumbing systems.
• Assist with or perform the troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment (HVAC/R).
• Assist with or perform major equipment overhauls.
• Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret shop/engineering drawings.
• 3 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment requiring knowledge of Tig welding, and Mig/Mag welding. Able to discern correct welding applications.
• Maintain interior and exterior of the buildings, install light bulbs, paint interior or exterior, make roof repairs, etc. Construct and demolish walls, and perform other carpentry duties.
• Demonstrated ability to use SAP EAM. Maintains records in accordance with Aspire Bakeries policy.
• Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs, safety, and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
• Demonstrated adherence to FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices(GMPs), OSHA standards, HACCP, and sanitary processes/procedures.
• Responsible for keeping the work area clean and tidy at all times and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity immediately.
• Keeps abreast of the latest manufacturing technologies and systems and engineering concepts.
• Overtime hours may be required based on work demands. Employees must be flexible with these hours.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A technical certificate in HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing repair is required.
• Experience working in a maintenance department, preferably in an automated food processing plant.
• Knowledge of equipment set-up, functions, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance techniques.
• Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is preferred.
• Other skills and experiences could be refrigeration, plumbing, industrial electrical and mechanical systems and maintenance, and automated food manufacturing process controls and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, and maintenance instructions.
• Required to read blueprints, logs, and electrical drawings. Ability to complete forms detailing maintenance work performed.
• Working knowledge of spoken Spanish is preferred.

Shift: 3rd

Hourly Rate: $33.00 - $35.00

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. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.