What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Choc-Art?
About Us
Chocolates à la Carte is a fast‑growing chocolate manufacturer producing premium products for retail, gifting, and foodservice customers. We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to keep our production lines running safely and efficiently.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Maintenance Engineerthe Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment, facility systems, and supporting daily operations in a food‑manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems
- Maintain and repair tempering machines, depositors, cooling tunnels, conveyors, and packaging equipment
- Complete equipment changeovers and adjustments to support production schedules
- Assist with installation of new machinery and continuous improvement projects
- Document all work performed in maintenance logs
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime
- Follow all safety, GMP, and food‑safety guidelines
Qualifications
- 3 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read schematics, manuals, and basic electrical diagrams
- Experience with motors, drives, sensors, pneumatics, and conveyors
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a fast‑paced environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Preferred
- Experience in food manufacturing or GMP environments
- Fabrication, or machining skills
- Basic PLC troubleshooting
- Billingual (Spanish/English)
Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
- Food Manufacturing GMP : 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $35