Bakery Maintenance Engineer- Seattle (Weller St.) in Seattle, Washington at Franz Family Bakery

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