Tech , Sr. Controls Tech - 1st Shift

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.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Tech 3, Sr. Controls Tech - 1st Shift to join our team at our Swedesboro, NJ bakery. As a Tech 3, Sr. Controls Tech - 1st Shift, you will be accountable for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing plant-wide electrical, automation, and process control systems that support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This role provides technical leadership for equipment reliability, system improvements, and training of Electro-Mechanics across all shifts.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: 1st Shift
• Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM EST
• Weekend Availability: Required as business and production needs dictate

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $45.00 - $46.25

Core Accountabilities (What You'll Be Doing)

• Maintain and optimize plant electrical, automation, and process control systems to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts for electrical and controls-related equipment failures.
• Train and coordinate Electro-Mechanics across all shifts to ensure technical consistency and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities for PLCs, drives, networks, and production equipment.
• Manage and maintain electrical schematics, control programs, system configurations, and equipment documentation.
• Support plant utility systems including steam, refrigeration, HVAC, compressed air, water, and power distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High school diploma or equivalent with extensive industrial controls, automation, or electrical maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of machine layouts, control drawings, P&IDs, system interconnection drawings, and distributed control systems.
• Proficiency using Rockwell, Siemens, and Mitsubishi programming, configuration, and troubleshooting software.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, operating manuals, electrical schematics, and maintenance instructions.
• Strong mathematical, analytical,…