Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Work is Sweet!

'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 Description Summary:

Hiring experienced Maintenance Mechanics in the Plant Maintenance Department at our El Camino location at 210 El Camino Real South San Francisco 94030. The right candidate will be a team player with a willingness to learn.

Job Description:

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

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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).