Night-Shift Bakery Maintenance Tech (PLC & Equipment)

Otis Spunkmeyer, LLC; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement plan

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries operates 13 commercial bakeries across North America and is seeking a Maintenance Technician 3 for the Hazleton, PA bakery. The role focuses on complex maintenance and repair of production equipment, using advanced troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

Key duties include maintaining electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control systems, plus ensuring safety and GMP compliance. The position offers growth opportunities within a company culture that values integrity and excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with a minimum of 4 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience, or 6 years of equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience in instrumentation, measurement, control systems, and industrial mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and control system documentation (e.g., P&IDs, schematics, and layout drawings).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic computer proficiency for maintenance systems and communication.
• Ability to safely operate tools and equipment such as power tools, lifts, and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex repairs and preventative maintenance on bakery equipment across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and computerized systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving PLCs, instrumentation, and automated control systems to minimize downtime.
• Install, program, and maintain electronic, electrical, and pneumatic control systems and equipment.
• Execute major equipment overhauls, validate repairs, and return systems to operational readiness.
• Support production teams by diagnosing equipment malfunctions and maintaining uptime during scheduled operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate updates using computerized maintenance management systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading electrical diagrams

Preventative maintenance

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

PLC software

Job description

Aspire Bakeries operates 13 commercial bakeries across North America and is seeking a Maintenance Technician 3 for the Hazleton, PA bakery. The role focuses on complex maintenance and repair of production equipment, using advanced troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

Key duties include maintaining electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control systems, plus ensuring safety and GMP compliance. The position offers growth opportunities within a company culture that values integrity and excellence.