Licensed Millwright

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 2, Bakery–Maintenance (Millwright) to join our team at our Ancaster bakery. This role provides essential mechanical support across all departments, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting safe and efficient operations. You will play a key role in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and maintaining equipment to GMP and safety standards.

Shift & Schedule

Shift: Rotating continental

Weekend Availability: Required

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $47.60

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

Mechanical Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide mechanical support to all facility departments.
• Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns during production to minimize downtime.
• Correct unsafe working conditions and ensure a safe operating environment.
• Maintain and repair equipment in accordance with GMP and food safety standards.
• Support installation of new equipment in the facility.

Preventive Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform preventive maintenance to prevent equipment breakdowns.
• Conduct belt tension checks, sensor cleaning, and other PM activities.
• Ensure all equipment operates reliably and safely.
• Maintain tools in good repair and report any damaged or missing tools.

Systems & Documentation

• Use SAP for work orders, parts lookup, parts sign‑out, and time confirmation.
• Provide shift reports including parts used, downtime, and root cause analysis.
• Follow SOPs, GMPs, and Health & Safety procedures at all times.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with other departments to support continuous improvement.
• Participate actively in CI teams and improvement initiatives.
• Report concerns or problems through daily written and verbal updates.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, legality, and quality standards.
• Follow GMPs including hygiene, handwashing, foreign material control, and spill cleanup.
• Report any foreign material findings or suspicious behavior immediately.
• Maintain clean, hazard‑free work areas.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Valid Millwright license from any province or country, or approved proof of license.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity.
• Ability to troubleshoot quickly and effectively.
• High sense of urgency and ownership.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze mechanical issues and find rapid solutions.
• Service‑oriented and performance‑driven mindset.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Certificate of Qualifications — Ontario Industrial Mechanic Millwright.
• 10+ years of trade experience (may substitute for licensing at company discretion).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for 8–12 hours per shift.
• Ability to reach, bend, walk, and perform repetitive actions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must meet all physical requirements outlined in the PDA for the role.

Work Environment

• 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Production temperatures range from 58–80°F, depending on department.
• Loud environment (85+ decibels); ear protection is required.
• Some exposure to dust; dust masks or respirators available if needed.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.