We don't just bake, we rise.^® 

Celebrating 120 years of baking and growing careers.

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.

Why work at Franz:

• Competitive Wages
  
  
  
  • hourly wage, ranging from $41.35 - $46.94 based on experience and licenses.
  
  
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    Additional hourly premiums of up to $5.00/hour for demonstrated knowledge of:
    
    
    
    
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       PLCs
      
      
    
    
    • Welding
    
    
    • Electrical systems
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Growth and Development Opportunities


• Generous Holiday and Vacation


• Comprehensive Healthcare
  
  
  
  • 100% employer paid premiums for employee and all eligible dependents  
  
  
  
  


• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on bakery production equipment and facility systems, including mechanical and electrical components


• Maintain equipment efficiency and productivity to reduce downtime and operational disruptions


• Respond promptly and effectively to maintenance and line stoppage calls, including emergency repairs


• Complete maintenance tasks within required time frames to support production schedules


• Ensure work areas remain clean, safe, and compliant with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)


• Follow all federal, state, and company safety requirements


• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and preventative maintenance documentation


• Prepare detailed and accurate parts request forms


• Provide technical assistance and recommendations to Engineering Management and the Chief Engineer


• Support maintenance operations across all departments and areas as needed


• Proactively identify maintenance needs and suggest improvements


• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

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  Union‑represented position (Local 302)
  
  


• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills


• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and adapt to changing production needs


• Previous experience in similar maintenance of production line equipment and facilities is preferred


• Ability to quickly learn new job tasks and flexibility to work in different jobs as needed
  
  
  

*Grave, Swing, and Day Shift Openings. Shifts awarded through the union bid process.