Maintenance Mechanic

Aspire Bakeries USA; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Union representation

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries USA in Stockton, CA seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to support safe and reliable operation of bakery equipment. You will assist with repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, steam, and hydraulic systems to maintain production readiness.

Shift mix includes 1st‑3rd shifts with weekend availability; hourly rate of $36.23. 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience and PLC skills preferred; U.S. bakery environment experience a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, welding, refrigeration, pneumatic, steam, and gearbox systems.
• Foundational PLC troubleshooting and programming skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in bakery production environments.
• Must be available to work weekends and adapt to seniority‑based scheduling.
• Ability to obtain respirator certification and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and repair of bakery equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Identify and resolve equipment issues related to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and utility systems.
• Maintain tools, work areas, and serviced equipment in sanitary and safe condition with guards in place.
• Follow maintenance standards to support consistent, food‑safe production and continuous improvement.
• Communicate equipment concerns promptly to mechanics, supervisors, and cross‑functional teams.
• Build foundational knowledge of bakery equipment operation, fermentation systems, and bun production processes.
• Support compliance with safety requirements, including respirator certification and PPE usage.
• Ability to work in hot production environments and freezer conditions.
• Follow written and verbal instructions while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical know-how

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding

PLC troubleshooting

Refrigeration

Pneumatic systems

Steam systems

Gearboxes

Job description

We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team at our Stockton, CA bakery. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will support the safe and reliable operation of bakery equipment by assisting with repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, steam, and hydraulic systems to maintain consistent production readiness.Shift & ScheduleShift: Seniority‑based scheduleHours: Varies, will work a mix of 1st, 2nd & 3rd shiftsWeekend availability: RequiredTraining: Must be available to work any shift during training; post‑training must be available for the graveyard shiftCompensationHourly Rate: $36.23Core Accountabilities (What You’ll be Doing)Support the maintenance and repair of bakery equipment to ensure safe, reliable operationIdentify and assist in resolving equipment issues related to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and utility systemsMaintain tools, work areas, and serviced equipment in sanitary and safe condition with all guards in placeContribute to consistent, food‑safe production by following maintenance standards and supporting continuous improvementCommunicate equipment concerns promptly to mechanics, supervisors, and cross‑functional teamsBuild foundational knowledge of bakery equipment operation, fermentation systems, and bun production processesSupport compliance with safety requirements, including respirator certification and proper PPE usageAbility to work in hot production environments and freezer conditionsAbility to follow written and verbal instructions while maintaining safety and quality standardsMinimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)High school diploma or GED3–5 years of industrial maintenance experienceBasic mechanical, electrical, welding, refrigeration, pneumatic, steam, and gearbox knowledgeFoundational PLC troubleshooting and programming skillsAbility to work weekends and adapt to seniority‑based schedulingAbility to lift up to 50 lbs., perform repetitive motions, and work in bakery production environmentsAbility to obtain respirator certificationPreferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)Experience in food manufacturing or bakery maintenanceExperience working with fermentation or bun production equipmentStrong teamwork and communication skills across maintenance and production teamsDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot diverse equipment systemsExperience in continuous improvement or reliability‑focused environmentsUnion BenefitsThis position is represented by Teamsters Local 439. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive union benefits package in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, including:Medical, dental, and vision insurance following the applicable waiting period.Employer-paid pension through the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust.Paid vacation.Paid sick leave.Paid holidays.Bereavement leave.Union representation with wages, overtime, seniority, scheduling, and working conditions governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.You should be proficient in:Motor Replacement/Repair/MaintenanceElectrical InstallationElectrical TroubleshootingElectrical RepairIndustrial Electrical ExperienceIndustrial Electrical Systems