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, 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.
About the Role
We are seeking a Licensed Millwright to join our team at our Brantford bakery. As a Tech 2, Maintenance (Millwright), you will be accountable for hands-on maintenance in a state-of-the-art continuous process food manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for responding to breakdowns, carrying out preventative maintenance, ensuring all equipment operates safely, and other assigned work.
Shift & Schedule
- Shift: Rotating continental shift (Working Days: Mon-Tues; Fri-Sun | Weds-Thurs next week | day shift and night shift rotation)
- Hours: 5:45am – 6:00pm / 5:45pm – 6:00am
- Weekend availability: Required as per continental schedule
Compensation
- Hourly Rate: $47.60 CAD plus applicable shift premiums for nights and weekends
- Candidates with Class 'B' licence as well: $50.92/hr
- Dual ticketed candidates (Electrician and Millwright): $1/hr extra
Core Accountabilities (What You’ll be Doing)
- Proactively troubleshoot and correct problems with control systems, scaling systems or any electric or electronic systems on the production equipment
- Conduct routine scheduled maintenance in accordance with preventative maintenance program
- Carry out installation and modification work - mechanical, electrical and refrigeration
- Hazardous material handling
- Be familiar with and take a lead role in emergency situations
- Maintain good housekeeping practices in your work area and in the maintenance shop
- Carry out repairs on equipment and buildings not associated with the production lines. (ie. cold store equipment, yard lighting, forklifts, trucks, office fittings and facilities, building fabric, etc…)
- Maintain and adhere to the required hygiene, safety and quality standards on the production floor
Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)
- Industrial Millwright certification 433A (will need to provide proof of certificate in order to be considered for this position)
- Clear criminal background check (or has received a pardon)
- Effective work ethic and good communications skills
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Strong working knowledge of Siemens and Allan Bradley PLC’s and frequency drives
- Team player
- Prior involvement with Continuous Improvement projects
- Self-motivated and able to take initiative
- Computer literacy
- Flexibility to undertake other work that may be assigned from time to time which may be outside the area of normal duties
- Must be able to work 12.25 hour rotating continental shift schedule (2 weeks days & 2 weeks nights)
Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)
- Experience in a food manufacturing facility would be an asset along with knowledge of food safety and HACCP
- Class “B” Refrigeration license would be an asset
We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit a resume; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
