Bakery Maint Engineer - Military veterans preferred

2025-05-14
Franz Family Bakery
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Portland
Oregon
97201
United States

United States Bakery

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. US Bakery requests priority referrals of Protected Veterans for this job opening, and all other externally posted company employment opportunities.

Bakery Maint Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Requisition Number: BAKER001952
Posted: May 12, 2025
Full-Time
Portland, OR 97232, USA
Job Details

Description


Are you ‘bread’ for success?

Come make $ dough $ with us!

Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country’s most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

  • Competitive Wages - ($39.15 - $46.15/hr)
  • Shift differential for swing/graveyard shifts
  • Excellent Health, Vision, Dental insurance paid by employer
  • Pension retirement plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • 4 days paid floating holiday pay
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Premium pay for LME license (up to $5/hr)
  • Discount Franz Product

We are seeking Bakery Maintenance Engineers to join our hard working and fast-paced team. Bakery Maintenance Engineers will perform required repairs and maintenance tasks as assigned in an orderly, timely, and cost conscious manner on a variety of bakery production equipment, freezers, and/or facilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of all pieces of equipment within the bakery including production equipment; mechanical and electrical components.
  • Responsible for maintaining the equipment’s productivity to minimize downtime or malfunctions.
  • Ensures all work areas are clean, safe, and follows company GMP’s.
  • Works in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with federal and state requirements at all times.
  • Maintains accurate and timely records of work performed on work orders, maintenance calls, and preventative maintenance reports.
  • Prepares specific and accurate parts request forms.
  • Responds to line stoppage calls with a sense of urgency and ownership.
  • Provides emergency repairs quickly and efficiently.
  • Performs duties in all areas within maintenance department.
  • Provides technical assistance and information to the Cheif Engineer as needed.
  • Displays initiative in recognizing work to be accomplished and makes recommendations to Chief Engineer.
  • Additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • High school graduate or GED required.
  • LME license preferred, (education reimbursement available for employees seeking LME license)
  • Previous experience in similar production line equipment and facilities at a large commercial or artisan bakery is a plus.
  • Work experience in other similar equipment maintenance of industrial, manufacturing or production-line equipment may substitute.
  • Ability to work in a high temperature environment supporting fast paced machinery.
  • Ability to quickly learn new job tasks and flexibility to work in different projects as needed.
  • Must be able to work any day, including holidays, or any shift.
  • Must have reliable attendance to meet employer’s attendance standards for 24/7 production facility.
  • Must join union within 30 days of hire.
  • Adherence to company core values.





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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