Maintenance Mechanic Technician
Position Description
Guittard Chocolate Company is an American-based chocolate maker and have made the world’s best chocolate for five generations. We are the oldest continuously family-owned chocolate company in the United States. The company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Burlingame, California.
The Maintenance Mechanic Technician will oversee the performance and maintenance of the large production machinery. You will be responsible for the preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, checking system functionality by running diagnostics and using power and hand tools to install new systems and replace defective parts. The position is part of the Union and is a non-exempt, full-time, and fully benefited position and reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Responsibilities
- Maintain production equipment in proper operating condition.
- Respond to “floor calls” in a timely manner.
- Run diagnostic tests to ensure system functionality and repair broken or faulty machine parts
- Perform preventive maintenance duties as assigned.
- Perform other maintenance tasks such as rebuilding pumps.
- Report any shortage of parts or any special needs.
- Support plant effort of focusing on, and adhering to, all Personnel and Food Safety, SQF, HACCP, Quality, AIB and GMP regulations and policies.
- Communicate effectively with personnel at all levels, both union and management.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow safety rules and regulations.
- Other job-related duties as assigned.
Education and Skills
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
- 3+ years of direct experience as maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing environment required; food related preferred.
- Able to perform several types of welding: TIG, MIG, arc, gas.
- Able to work on hydraulic/pneumatic systems, heating and refrigeration systems and control systems.
- Able to complete all essential job functions relating to physical demands and requirements such occasional very heavy lifting and standing for extended periods of time.
- Works well independently and with others.
- Effective communication skills. Must be able to speak and understand English.
- Organized with attention to detail.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed in an area that is subject to both heat and cold. The noise level can be moderate to high. Employees are required to wear uniforms, hair nets, earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, and adhere to GMP guidelines. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, attention to details, and safety are of the upmost importance.
Shifts:
Day Shift: 6:50 AM to 3:20 PM
Swing Shift: 3:10 to 11:10 PM
Graveyard Shift: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Guittard Chocolate Company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.43 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing food industry: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Burlingame, CA 94010 (Required)
Work Location: In person