Plant Maintenance Mechanic

See's Candies

4d•$44 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

See's Candies is seeking experienced Maintenance Mechanics for the Plant Maintenance Department at their El Camino location. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a willingness to learn and contribute to the company's long-standing reputation for quality and customer service.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing maintenance and electrical repairs on equipment.
Ability to work with manuals, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
Familiarity with AC/DC motor controls, ranging from 480VAC to 24VDC.
Expertise in troubleshooting and repairing motors, conveyors, pneumatics, and production equipment.
Ability to determine root cause of operational errors and implement action plans.
Ability to watch performance indicators to ensure machines are working as designed.
Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Ability to install equipment, machinery, wiring, and/or programs to meet specifications.
Ability to effectively transfer technical knowledge to operations personnel.
Experience in operating industrial mobile equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.
Ability to perform duties alone or as a member of a team.
Positive communication skills.
Good knowledge of various industrial production equipment used in the plant.
Math aptitude for measurement, calibrations, and specifications.
Ability to determine and solve technical problems in the field.
Ability to work with a variety of hand tools and power tools.
Ability to write reports and perform other assigned duties.
Familiarity with Shaw Bakers, HACCP processes and auditing, and GMPs.
Familiarity with NEC, OSHA, ANSI, and machine safety standards.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of PLC logic and hardware.
Knowledge of layout and installation of conduit.
Ability to perform various types of welding such as Tig and Mig.

Responsibilities

Safely install, operate, adjust, and maintain industrial production, processing, and building systems.
Serve as the technical resource for the production team, providing support for production targets, operator training, equipment center-lining, instrumentation calibrations, and preventative/predictive maintenance.
Conduct root cause failure analysis, host Gemba walks, and participate in continuous improvement/lean activities.
Support ongoing capital projects as required.
Collaborate with Operator Technicians for troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial plant mechanical and electrical power distribution and machine control systems.
Perform PLC troubleshooting and program editing to meet production requirements.
Install, repair, and test electrical/mechanical systems including HVAC, lighting, PLC control systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits and equipment using hand tools and testing instruments.
Isolate defects in wiring, switches, and other elements of electrical systems, including setup and repair of electronic sorting equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and evaluate/create new preventive maintenance tasks.
Create work orders and order required parts.
Work with and provide guidance for contractors.
Perform welding and metal fabrication on steel and stainless steel for installations and repairs.
Read manuals for equipment installations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.