Bakery Maintenance Engineer Job at Franz Family Bakery

Franz Family Bakery Portland, OR 97232

Are you ‘bread’ for success?

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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:

  • An excellent starting hourly wage, ranging from $34.15 - $40.00 depending on experience
  • Additional hourly premium for demonstrated knowledge or licensing of PLC, Welding, and/or Electrical.
  • Up to $5/hr premium for LME License
  • 4/10 schedule with 3 consecutive days off
  • Comprehensive Healthcare
    • 100% employer paid medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and qualifying dependents
  • Growth and Development Opportunities
    • Education Reimbursement
  • Generous Holiday and Vacation
  • Pension and Retirement funds
  • Discount Franz Products

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, diagnosis, and repair of all pieces of equipment within the bakery including production equipment; building (inside construction) and facility grounds.
  • Responsible for maintaining the equipment’s productivity to minimize downtime or malfunctions. Some tasks are required to be performed within rigid time frames to maximize bakery product productivity.
  • Building positive relationships with the machine operators to ensure their equipment is operating properly and concerns are addressed.
  • 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 maintenance and 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 Chief Engineer, as needed.
  • Displays initiative in recognizing work to be accomplished and makes recommendations to Chief Engineer.
  • Additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
  • SHIFT & HOURS: New employees are assigned to any workday: Monday through Sunday, and any shift: day, swing and/or nights based upon production needs. A set schedule of days and shifts are based solely upon the union bid process. There are NO split days off. We work a 4/10 schedule with 3 consecutive days off.
  • High school graduate or GED required.
  • Previous experience in similar maintenance of production line equipment and facilities at a large commercial or artisan bakery is preferred.
  • 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 jobs as needed.
  • 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.



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