Frankford Candy is the nation’s largest distributor and manufacturer of licensed candy and gifting. We manufacture chocolate in our Philadelphia headquarters and partner with international factories to produce high quality and great tasting confections and gift products for everyday and seasonal occasions. Our licensors are the best in the industry including Mars, Mondelez, Disney, Nickelodeon and many more. We are a family-run business that has operated for more than 75 years. We value hard-working, passionate employees where creativity and teamwork are at the core of our culture.
Position Summary:
The Utilities HVAC Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of all HVAC, hot water, boiler, pneumatic, and chilled water systems of the facility along with supporting the maintenance and repair of the production equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Completes and files the required boiler and refrigeration log sheets and records.
- Ensures the completion of and documentation of condenser and boiler water chemistry testing as scheduled, makes adjustments as directed and completes the log sheets and test results.
- Performs preventative maintenance and as needed repairs on all HVAC units
- Performs preventative maintenance and as needed repairs on all hot and chilled water systems
- Completes assigned work orders on a timely basis, including scheduled, emergency and preventative maintenance work orders. Recommends changes to PM program to improve productivity.
- Scopes and plans work necessary for repairs to utility equipment or upgrade work
- Recommends improvements to reduce cost, production downtime and increase efficiency in area of responsibility. Implements improvements as approved.
- Consistently applies effective troubleshooting skills.
- Interprets and understands engineering drawings, manufacturer's instructions and plant maintenance procedures and specifications.
- Maintains a positive working relationship with fellow team members and other departments.
- Able to use and demonstrate proper care of tools and instruments required in job assignments.
- Ensures that all machinery is in safe working condition. Adheres to safety policies and procedures and fosters a safe work environment.
- Adheres to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), operational policies and procedures & ensures that contractors working in the area follow the same standards.
- Completes and files all regulatory required documentation for PSM/RMP and other environmental regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High school diploma or GED
- EPA 608 certification type 2 NATE certification grade B refrigeration engineer license
Experience:
- 5+ year's experience with HVAC, refrigeration systems, boiler-steam systems, and or other facilities equipment/systems.
- Experience working in an industrial manufacturing setting (food, petfood, or pharmaceutical a plus)
Skills:
- Must have good general mechanical and troubleshooting skills, good general maintenance knowledge and understanding of facilities and refrigeration equipment and system operation.
- Must have basic electrical skills to include troubleshooting of motors and electrical control circuits on facility and support equipment. Must be able to read electrical drawings and schematics for basic electrical circuits.
- Has knowledge of PSM/RMP manuals; the PHAs for NH3 and CO2; and the Spill Prevention plans and works within those regulatory requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $31.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- HVAC: 5 years (Required)
- Manufacturing maintenance: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- EPA 608 Certification (Preferred)
- NATE Certification (Preferred)
- Grade B Refrigeration license (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA 19114 (Required)
Work Location: In person