Bakery Maintenance Tech – PLCs, PM & Uptime

Aspire Bakeries; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries is seeking a Maintenance PM Technician to join our Cayce, SC bakery. You will maintain and repair complex production and facility systems to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

As a key member, you’ll troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, complete equipment overhauls, and provide technical support across bakery operations to minimize downtime and maximize performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 4+ years of experience in instrumentation, measurement and control systems, electronics, mechanical, and/or electrical maintenance in industrial/manufacturing environments; OR 6 years of related industrial maintenance experience in lieu of a diploma.
• Experience in at least three of: refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, and food manufacturing process controls.
• Knowledge of equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to read, understand, and work with electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work assignments.
• Basic computer skills with ability to utilize maintenance management systems and email communication.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment to maximize operational uptime.
• Perform preventive maintenance, equipment overhauls, and system upgrades to improve reliability and performance.
• Install, program, and maintain control systems, instrumentation, and automated equipment used throughout bakery operations and facilities.
• Support production teams by diagnosing equipment issues and providing technical expertise to resolve operational challenges.
• Operate maintenance tools, machinery, lifts, and material-handling equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work order documentation using computerized maintenance management systems.
• Promote a safe, clean, and compliant work environment by adhering to GMP, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Electrical knowledge

Mech systems

Reading schematics

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Electrical schematics

Job description

Aspire Bakeries is seeking a Maintenance PM Technician to join our Cayce, SC bakery. You will maintain and repair complex production and facility systems to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

As a key member, you’ll troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, complete equipment overhauls, and provide technical support across bakery operations to minimize downtime and maximize performance.