Maintenance Sr. Specialist - Brea Central Kitchen

85C Bakery Cafe • Brea, CA

8d • $23 - $27

About The Position

The Maintenance Senior Specialist supports 85°C Bakery Cafe’s production facilities by ensuring all bakery production equipment, utilities, and building systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety and company standards. This role serves as a senior technical expert within the production maintenance team, leads complex troubleshooting, supports preventative maintenance programs, and partners closely with Operations, QA, and Engineering to maximize uptime and product quality.

Requirements

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing, bakery production, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Strong expertise in mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Hands-on experience with industrial bakery or food processing equipment
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to work flexible hours to support production schedules, including off-shifts and emergencies

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-volume bakery or food manufacturing environments
• HVAC, refrigeration (EPA), electrical, or PLC troubleshooting experience
• CMMS experience
• Bilingual (English/Mandarin or English/Spanish) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Production Equipment & Facility Maintenance Perform advanced preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production bakery equipment, including ovens, mixers, proofers, sheeters, conveyors, packaging equipment, and industrial refrigeration
• Maintain and troubleshoot facility systems such as HVAC, compressed air, steam, plumbing, electrical, and building infrastructure
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electrical failures and lead root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
• Support installation, commissioning, and modification of production equipment and facility systems
• Respond promptly to equipment downtime and production-impacting maintenance issues
• Technical Leadership Serve as a senior technical resource and subject-matter expert for production equipment and utilities
• Mentor and train Maintenance Technicians on safe work practices, troubleshooting methods, and equipment standards
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and improving PM schedules, maintenance SOPs, and lockout/tagout procedures
• Provide technical support for capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Safety, Food Safety & Compliance Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA regulations, FDA and local health department requirements, and 85°C Bakery Cafe food safety standards
• Follow and enforce GMPs, sanitation, allergen control, and food defense requirements during maintenance work
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation within the CMMS
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections
• Continuous Improvement & Reliability Analyze equipment performance, downtime trends, and recurring failures to drive reliability improvements
• Recommend and implement long-term corrective actions to reduce breakdowns and maintenance costs
• Partner with Production, QA, and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, throughput, and product consistency
• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives within production facilities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and accident insurance, as well as company paid life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with generous matching and no vesting schedule.
• Sick leave and vacation.
• Employee discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees