Bakery Maint Engineer at Franz Family Bakery – Portland, Oregon

United States Bakery

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Bakery Maint Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Requisition Number: BAKER002439
Posted: Dec 15, 2025
Full-Time
Portland, OR 97232, USA
Job Details

Description
Are you ‘bread’ for success?Come make $ dough $ with us!

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. Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages - ($40.15 - $47.15 per hour)
  • Base Wage: $40.15 per hour
  • CFC: +2.00 base wage per hour
  • LME: +$5.00 base wage per hour
• Shift differential for swing/graveyard
• Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 100% employer paid premiums for employee and all eligible dependents
• Generous Time Off benefits including sick time, vacation time, and floating holidays
• Pension retirement plan
• Job Related Licensing and Continuing Education Reimbursement
  • LME Education Reimbursement Program including tuition and books
• 50% Discount on Franz Product

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of all pieces of equipment within the bakery including production equipment; mechanical and electrical components.
• Responsible for maintaining the equipment’s productivity to minimize downtime or malfunctions.
• Ensures all work areas are clean, safe, and follows company GMP’s.
• Works in a safe and efficient manner and in compliance with federal and state requirements at all times.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of work performed on work orders, maintenance calls, and preventative maintenance reports.
• Prepares specific and accurate parts request forms.
• Responds to line stoppage calls with a sense of urgency and ownership.
• Provides emergency repairs quickly and efficiently.
• Performs duties in all areas within maintenance department.
• Provides technical assistance and information to the Chief Engineer as needed.
• Displays initiative in recognizing work to be accomplished and makes recommendations to Chief Engineer.
• Must be able to work any day, including holidays, or any shift.
• Must have reliable attendance to meet employer’s attendance standards for 24/7 production facility.
• Must join union within 30 days of hire.
• Uphold and integrate Company’s Core Values.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift license or ability to obtain one.
• LME license preferred.
• PLC experience preferred, including but not limited to connecting, programming & troubleshooting.
• Previous experience in similar production line equipment and facilities at a large commercial or artisan bakery preferred or in other similar equipment maintenance of industrial, manufacturing or production-line equipment may substitute.

Critical Skills and Expertise

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and understand (English) written instructions and diagrams.
• Ability to work in a high temperature environment supporting fast paced machinery.
• Ability to quickly learn new job tasks and flexibility to work in different projects as needed.