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, including disability coverage.
- Work-Life Balance - Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
- Retirement Savings - A competitive registered retirement plan (RPP) with immediate company match.
- Growth & Development - Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries' learning and development programs.
- Recognition & Rewards - Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.
About the Role
We are seeking a Tech 2, Bakery-Maintenance (Millwright) to join our team at our Ancaster, Ontario bakery. As a Tech 2, Bakery-Maintenance (Millwright), you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing bakery processing and packaging equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This role is critical to minimizing downtime, supporting production goals, and maintaining food safety, GMP, and operational excellence standards throughout the facility.
Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)
- Maintain and repair production, packaging, and facility equipment to ensure operational reliability.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
- Execute preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment performance and asset longevity.
- Support equipment installations, modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Utilize SAP to document maintenance activities, work orders, labor, and parts usage.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, quality, and health and safety requirements.
- Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to support plant performance and operational excellence.
Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)
- Valid Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) license or equivalent trade license from any province or country.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures and maintenance processes.
- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), preferably SAP.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while adhering to GMP, food safety, and health and safety standards.
- Ability to perform physical job requirements, including standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, walking, reaching, and repetitive movements.
Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)
- Ontario Industrial Mechanic Millwright Certificate of Qualification (433A).
- More than 10 years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Experience in food manufacturing, bakery, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments.
- Knowledge of processing and packaging equipment maintenance.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement, reliability, or equipment optimization initiatives.
We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit a resume; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
