Bakery Maintenance Engineer- Seattle (Weller St.)

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.
  • Additional hourly premiums of up to $5.00/hour for demonstrated knowledge of:
    
    • 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:

• 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.