Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Quality without compromise is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.

See's is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA, a growing e-commerce business, and expanding opportunities internationally. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping us grow and thrive in our second century.

Job duties:

• Safely install, operate, adjust, and maintain industrial production, processing and building systems in support of plant goals and objectives.
• The technical resource for the production team for the fulfillment of their on-going production targets. This includes, but is not limited to start-up support, operator technical training, equipment center-lining, instrumentation calibrations, preventative/predictive maintenance activities in support of reliability-based Maintenance, root cause failure analysis, hosting Gemba walks, and other continuous improvement/lean activities.
• As required, support on-going capital projects in support of plant goals.
• Collaborate with Operator Technicians for troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial plant mechanical and electrical power distribution and machine control systems.
• PLC troubleshooting, program editing, as required to meet production requirements. Install, repair, and test electrical/mechanical systems on industrial equipment within the plant including HVAC, lighting systems, PLC control systems, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
• Repair, install, replace and tests electrical circuits, equipment within the plant using hand tools and testing instruments.
• Isolate defects in wiring, switches, and other elements of electrical systems which include set up and repair of electronic sorting equipment. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Evaluate existing preventive maintenance tasks and create new ones as needed. Create work orders, order required parts as required.
• Work with / provide guidance for contractors that are engaged in providing outside services.
• Welding and metal fabrication on steel and stainless steel is needed to perform installations and repairs.
• Reading Manuals for equipment installations. Other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Required minimum qualifications:

• Position requires a minimum of 6 years' experience in a manufacturing environment performing maintenance and electrical repairs on equipment.
• Must be able to work with manuals, P&ID's, and electrical schematics.
• Must be familiar with AC/DC motor controls, ranging from 480VAC to 24VDC.
• A working knowledge of PLC logic and hardware is highly desired.
• Must be familiar with VFDs.
• Knowledge of layout and installation of conduit is highly desired, as well as perform various types of welding such as, Tig and Mig.
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Expert in troubleshooting and repairing motors, conveyors, Pneumatics, production equipment.
• Determining root cause of operational errors and action planning
• Watching performance indicators to make sure a machine is working as designed.
• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Installing equipment, machinery, wiring, and/or programs to meet specifications.

Position overview:

• Ability to effectively transfer technical knowledge to operations personnel
• Have experience in operating industrial mobile equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.
• Position may require performing duties alone or as a member of a team.
• Positive communications skills a must.
• Position requires good knowledge of various industrial production equipment used in the plant.
• Must possess math aptitude for measurement, calibrations, and specifications.
• Work consists of different tasks requiring a search for solutions from several alternatives.
• Must regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• May be required to attend outside training seminars.
• Must be able to determine and solve technical problems in the field.
• Must be able to work with a variety of hand tools and power tools.
• Works under limited supervision and receives instructions, and guidelines from Managers.
• May have to decide what actions to take when handling most tasks.
• Must be able to write reports and perform other assigned duties as required.
• Must understand Shaw Bakers, HACCP processes and auditing, and (GMPs).
• Must be familiar with NEC, as well as OSHA, ANSI, and machine safety standards.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Other duties:

• As assigned by Maintenance Management

This is a Union position. Salary starts at $44-47/hr DOE

See's is an EOE See's will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).