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Maintenance Technician III

Aspire Bakeries
Cayce, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2025

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like  La Brea Bakery ®,  Otis Spunkmeyer ®, and  Oakrun Farm Bakery ®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Electrician to join our maintenance team in a high-speed food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and components to ensure optimal production performance. This role requires adherence to safety, food safety, and quality standards while working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities :

  • Electrical Maintenance & Repair :

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical issues in production machinery, conveyor systems, motors, and other equipment.

  • Perform preventive maintenance on electrical components to reduce downtime and ensure smooth operation.
  • Repair and replace faulty electrical components such as fuses, circuit breakers, relays, switches, and wiring.
  • Ensure all electrical systems comply with regulatory standards, including food safety requirements.
  • Read and interpret electrical blueprints & schematics
  • Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase components
  • PLC’s – connect to and understand ladder logic, being able to make adjustments to logic as required.
  • Motor troubleshooting and diagnostics – identify defects and repair
  • Understand and troubleshoot electrical safety circuits.
  • Installation & Upgrades :
  • Install, test, and commission new electrical systems and equipment, including wiring, control systems, and machinery.

  • Support the design and implementation of electrical upgrades and improvements to enhance production efficiency.
  • Automation & Controls :
  • Work with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other automation systems to troubleshoot and repair control issues.

  • Adjust and configure sensors, drives, and other electrical components as required.
  • Compliance & Safety :
  • Adhere to food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines when performing maintenance activities.

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, including Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety standards.
  • Complete required documentation for maintenance activities, including work orders, preventive maintenance logs, and regulatory compliance forms.
  • Collaboration & Support :
  • Work closely with other maintenance staff, production teams, and management to minimize equipment downtime.

  • Assist in training production operators on basic electrical troubleshooting and safety protocols.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant operations and energy usage.
  • Qualifications :

  • High school diploma or GED (required). Associates degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field (preferred).
  • Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent certification (required).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as an industrial or maintenance electrician, preferably in a food manufacturing or similar high-speed production environment.
  • Strong experience with PLC troubleshooting, motor controls, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
  • Familiarity with industrial automation systems and electrical schematics.
  • In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and components.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical issues under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Understanding of food safety regulations, GMPs, and other industry-specific requirements.
  • Shift : 3rd

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    We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.

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