Journeyman Engineer/Engineer

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? 

At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. 

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! 

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture – Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.


• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.


• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.


• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.


• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.


• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.


• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Journeyman Engineer to join our team at our Stockton, CA bakery. As a Journeyman Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and hands‑on support to the maintenance team while ensuring equipment reliability, preventative maintenance execution, and minimal production downtime.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: Varies between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd


• Hours: Varies


• Weekend availability: Required


• Overtime: May be required

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $39.26

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Lead and support daily maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and production continuity


• Assign and oversee maintenance tasks based on job complexity and mechanic skill levels


• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues to prevent equipment downtime


• Support preventative maintenance programs and ensure timely completion of work orders


• Communicate equipment risks and maintenance needs to Production Supervisors and the Chief Engineer


• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, logs, and parts requests


• Serve as primary backup to the Maintenance Supervisor and support special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• English literacy at an elementary level


• 3–5 years of mechanic experience in a food manufacturing environment


• Strong mechanical aptitude with electrical troubleshooting capability


• Ability to read, complete, and document work orders and maintenance records


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation


• Ability to work safely around moving mechanical parts and in wet, humid, hot, cold, and dusty environments

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Electrical experience in food manufacturing facilities


• GMP and HACCP certification (in‑house or equivalent)


• Forklift (sit‑down and stand‑up) certification


• Boom and scissor lift certification


• Experience supporting maintenance leadership or supervisory functions

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.