PastryStar is more than a food manufacturer—it’s a team driven by passion, craftsmanship, and innovation. Founded by a French pastry chef and rooted in over 35 years of expertise, we create high-quality, clean-label ingredients that help professionals bring exceptional desserts to life. At PastryStar, we don’t just make products—we solve problems, elevate standards, and build something meaningful together.
Joining us means:
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Innovation & Creativity: Work with cutting-edge pastry solutions and bring your ideas to life.
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Quality & Integrity: Be part of a team that values transparency, excellence, and ethical practices.
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Growth & Learning: Develop your skills in a supportive environment with industry experts.
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Team Spirit: Collaborate with a motivated, diverse, and passionate team.
If you love food, creativity, and making an impact in the bakery and pastry industry, PastryStar is the place for you!
About Us: PastryStar is located in Laurel, MD. Since 1986, the company has been manufacturing high quality, clean-label bakery ingredients (such as powder mixes, baking fruit jams, and fillings). Our core customers are industrial bakeries, in-store bakeries, and cruise lines.
About the role
PastryStar, a manufacturer of premium bakery ingredients, is seeking a hands-on and organized Maintenance Mechanic – 2nd Shift is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance to ensure production equipment and facilities remain safe, reliable, and fully operational.
This is a hands-on technical role that plays a critical part in supporting overnight production, safety compliance, and equipment reliability.
What you'll do
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Perform routine preventive and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment
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Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
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Respond to equipment breakdowns and production emergencies in a timely manner
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Support weekend, shutdown, and special maintenance activities as needed
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Ensure compliance with all safety regulations (LOTO, PPE, confined spaces, working at heights)
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Assist with installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment
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Identify recurring equipment issues and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
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Complete work orders accurately using CMMS and document repairs and parts used
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Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas and tools
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Assist in monitoring spare parts inventory
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Work collaboratively with Production, QA, and Engineering teams
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Follow all GMP, food safety, and sanitation requirements
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Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED required
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Minimum 5-10 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment
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Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role preferred
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Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
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Food safety standards (FDA, FSMA)
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Allergen control procedures
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Cleaning and sanitation chemicals, tools, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Food production equipment (mixers, kettles, tanks, blenders, etc.)
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Dry mix and liquid production areas
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Common areas such as restrooms, breakrooms, and kitchens
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Ability to follow Master Sanitation Schedules and complete sanitation logs accurately
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Strong attention to detail and time management skills
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Ability to train and lead a small sanitation team
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Good communication skills; bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
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Lift up to 50 lbs
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Computer skills
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Stand, bend, and climb for long periods
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Work in wet, humid, or temperature-controlled environments
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Willingness to wear required PPE at all times (gloves, goggles, boots, etc.)
Technical degree or certification in:
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Mechanics
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Electricity
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Electromechanics
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Industrial Maintenance
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Related technical field (preferred)
Experience
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Minimum 3–4 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment
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Experience working independently on night shift preferred
Required Knowledge & Skills
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Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities
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Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
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Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
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Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
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Knowledge of industrial safety practices including LOTO, confined spaces, and proper PPE usage
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Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
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Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
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Flexibility to respond to urgent repairs and production support needs
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in a GMP-regulated or food manufacturing environment
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Welding, millwright, or multi-craft maintenance experience
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Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), or 5S principles
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Basic PLC troubleshooting experience (preferred but not required)
Industry Certifications (Preferred)
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CMRT – Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician from Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals — Focuses on preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability best practices commonly used in manufacturing environments.
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CMRP – Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional — Advanced certification often held by senior technicians or maintenance leaders.
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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Certification from National Center for Construction Education and Research or similar credentials such as those from National Institute for Metalworking Skills — Demonstrates hands-on competency in mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial maintenance. Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.00 - $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
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401(k)
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401(k) matching
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Dental insurance
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Employee discount
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Health insurance
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Opportunities for advancement
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Paid time off
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Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
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Laurel, MD 20723 (Required)
PastryStar is proud to provide a clean, safe, and quality-driven environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and value teamwork, food safety, and operational excellence.
PLEASE NOTE: WE E-VERIFY.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be confirmed through the E-Verify system.
