Maintenance Apprentice

Basic Purpose / Scope

The Maintenance Apprentice develops and learns to provide maintenance skills as a resource for the maintenance function to ensure effective equipment operation. They become proficient at performing inspections, preventive and predictive maintenance, emergency and other maintenance/mechanical repair of bakery equipment to ensure safe and efficient operational status.

• Learn and develop all safety requirements, mechanical, troubleshooting, communication and behavioral skillsets to function efficiently at minimum required qualifying mechanic standards.
• Complete required coursework to develop Maintenance skillsets.
• Perform preventive maintenance on bakery equipment.
• Assist in inspection and upkeep of machinery and equipment.
• Repair/replace components on motors, pumps, mixers, conveyor lines, ovens, coolers, etc.
• Inspect/replace belts, hoses, and drive components as needed.
• Ensure equipment integrity and timely repair.
• Document work orders and maintain equipment logs.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, guarded and operated in accordance with safety regulations and procedures.
• Understand line downtime and waste caused by equipment issues and associated points of cause.
• Proactively identify improvement focus areas.
• Participate in root cause problem solving and team activities.
• Identify potential cost savings and cost avoidance.
• Encourage safe work practices and adherence to safety regulations.

• Fluent in English.
• Pass required exam/test for acceptance into Apprenticeship program.
• Flexibility to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as scheduled.
• Able to attain basic Maintenance skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work off ground level with proper safety training and equipment.
• Ability to work in a non‑air‑conditioned environment.

The physical and mental demands described in this job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.