Maintenance Apprentice

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading bakery company known for its wide range of beloved brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas’ English Muffins, Sara Lee, Entenmann’s, and Marinela. With more than 20,000 associates employed across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes, Bimbo Bakeries USA is dedicated to ensuring that consumers enjoy the freshest, highest quality products at every meal. The company prides itself on a safe, inclusive, and diverse work environment that encourages professional development and allows employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Bimbo Bakeries USA offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, creating a supportive atmosphere for growth and success.

The Maintenance Apprentice position at Bimbo Bakeries USA offers an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking to develop and build maintenance skills within the bakery manufacturing industry. This role is designed to train entrants in the trade of maintenance mechanics, providing hands-on experience and coursework to gain the essential skills needed to maintain, operate, and repair bakery production equipment. Starting at a competitive pay rate of $32.72 per hour, plus access to medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, holidays, paid time off, and advancement opportunities, this apprenticeship promises strong career growth and development within a well-respected organization.

As a Maintenance Apprentice, you will learn to perform preventive and predictive maintenance, emergency repairs, and mechanical tasks on bakery equipment such as motors, pumps, mixers, conveyor lines, ovens, and coolers. You will complete required coursework, much of which is offered online, and receive on-the-job training directly from qualified maintenance mechanics. This approach ensures that you develop practical skills necessary to work efficiently and safely in a manufacturing environment. The apprenticeship is structured with milestones set by maintenance leadership to guide your progress and success.

This role also emphasizes safety and operational excellence, entrusting the apprentice with responsibilities such as inspecting equipment, replacing worn components like belts and hoses, and documenting work orders accurately. Learning to ensure equipment integrity and reduce line downtime are core to this position. The apprentice is expected to participate in root cause problem solving and help identify potential cost savings and improvements. The successful candidate will be motivated to grow within the maintenance mechanic career path, making this an ideal starting point for someone passionate about technical skills and continuous improvement.

Working at Bimbo Bakeries USA means joining a company committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. The company also ensures compliance with state employment laws and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. This apprenticeship is a unique chance to enter the field of industrial maintenance in a supportive environment with ample room for progress and personal development.