Automation Engineer- Maintenance

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.

• 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.

We are seeking an Automation Engineer, Bakery
- Maintenance to join our team at our Ancaster, ON bakery. As an Automation Engineer, Bakery-Maintenance
, you will be accountable for maintaining and optimizing automation systems to maximize equipment reliability, productivity, and operational efficiency. This role plays a critical part in supporting safe food production by troubleshooting, improving, and sustaining PLC-controlled manufacturing systems while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and GMP standards.

• Shift: Morning
• Hours:
  
  8-hour shifts
• Weekend Availability:
  Required

• Hourly Rate: $50.84 per hour
• Shift Premiums: $1.20/hour for nights and $2.00/hour for weekends
• Weekends:
  Required as business needs

• Maintain and optimize PLC programs, control systems, and automation platforms to ensure reliable production operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation, electrical, and control system issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Plan and execute software updates, system modifications, and automation improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, program backups, and control system databases.
• Support and train maintenance technicians by providing technical expertise, coaching, and skills development.
• Collaborate with vendors, engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement automation solutions and equipment upgrades.
• Promote and uphold food safety, quality, GMP, and health and safety standards across all maintenance activities.

• Degree, diploma, or certificate in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related…