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Maintenance Technician

Job Description

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 ®, ®, and ®. 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.

The Maintenance Technician provides complex technical repairs and preventive maintenance on Bakery equipment including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and computerized systems to minimize downtime. This role troubleshoots issues, performs repairs, installs new parts, executes equipment overhauls, tests repaired equipment, and maintains records in the computerized maintenance system.

Responsibilities

  • Gives priority to and executes on all verbal assignments from production management and maintenance management.
  • Completes written work orders as assigned.
  • Completes daily tasks from the Facilities checklist.
  • Inspects the water boiler daily and is responsible for checking chemical tank, releasing pressure and checking salt levels.  Makes adjustments to boiler as needed.
  • Assists the mechanics as needed.
  • Conducts daily facility walk-thru inspection, identifying and resolving issues immediately.
  • Maintains cleanliness and safety of maintenance shop and yard.
  • Performs maintenance detail work at Rialto warehouse as needed.
  • Performs special projects as assigned.
  • Follows rules and regulations to ensure food safety, quality, and legality.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1 YR exp. maintenance or equivalent, manufacturing environment
  • GMP/HACCP Certificate (in-house), sit- down & stand-up forklift certified, boom/scissor lift certified

Shift: 3rd

Hourly Rate: $24.00 - $26.50

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. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

  • Gives priority to and executes on all verbal assignments from production management and maintenance management.
  • Completes written work orders as assigned.
  • Completes daily tasks from the Facilities checklist.
  • Inspects the water boiler daily and is responsible for checking chemical tank, releasing pressure and checking salt levels.  Makes adjustments to boiler as needed.
  • Assists the mechanics as needed.
  • Conducts daily facility walk-thru inspection, identifying and resolving issues immediately.
  • Maintains cleanliness and safety of maintenance shop and yard.
  • Performs maintenance detail work at Rialto warehouse as needed.
  • Performs special projects as assigned.
  • Follows rules and regulations to ensure food safety, quality, and legality.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1 YR exp. maintenance or equivalent, manufacturing environment
  • GMP/HACCP Certificate (in-house), sit- down & stand-up forklift certified, boom/scissor lift certified

Shift: 1st

Hourly Rate: $34.32 - $36.92

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. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , or veteran status.

Maintenance Technician

Newark, NJ
Full time

Published on 09/29/2024

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