PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Chocolove, a growing chocolate company with an expansive production facility located in Boulder, is looking for a full-time experienced PM MECHANIC to diagnosis, repair to the component level, maintain, and rebuild machines to ensure it is fully operational. The successful candidate must accept a sense of urgency to get the factory operating at 100% as well as take pride in their work. It is the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe, productive, and efficient chocolate factory and support the culture and shared values of Chocolove.

· Join a growing company!

· Enjoy great benefits including 401(k), insurance (health, dental, and vision), and paid time off!

· Learn more about us at www.chocolove.com

· Maintain wrapping equipment, observes mechanical operation, listens and locates trouble.

· Perform daily cleanings and inspections.

· Performs predictive and preventative maintenance on various mechanical equipment.

· Troubleshoots failing components and can either repair or replace parts accordingly.

· Annotate work with work orders and take tech notes.

· Complete inspection logs and downtime reports.

· Ensures all projects are completed on time and in accordance to specifications standards

· Complete other tasks and duties consistent with the maintenance and improvement department as well as the plants’ needs when assigned.

· Follows Safe Quality Foods (SQF) and FDA guidelines and standards

· Ensures compliance with industry standards and certifications as well as all local Federal and State Codes and Laws

· This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

· Occasional out-of-area travel may be required.

· These and other duties as assigned

· Ability to explain/demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

· Understands the concepts and technologies required in the work being assigned.

· Thorough knowledge and experience with managing all aspects of the purchasing life cycle

· Strong analytical skills

· Strong multi-tasking skills

• Outstanding attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Self-motivated, team oriented, excellent communication (English) and interpersonal skills

· Ability to listen effectively and to clearly communicate with customers and employees. Read and understand instructions.

· Write reports and spreadsheets with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.

• Possess a results-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to quality.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationship with all contacts both inside and outside Company.

· Follow all procedures as outlines in Company manual and posted directive

· Solve problems using facts and professional judgment.

· React quickly in emergency situations and make sound decisions under stressful situations

· Able to read, write and speak English

· Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required by job functions.

· Required to maintain a safe work environment and uphold proper hygiene practices.

· Ability to lift 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to push / pull objects that may weigh in excess of 50 lbs.

· Ability to bend, twist, squat, reach, kneel, stand, sit, climb, grip, lift, carry, finger dexterity, and move freely throughout the work environment.

· Ability to hear and understand internal and external employees and customers

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Individual rates/salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including internal equity, market data, the candidate’s qualifications- including but not limited to specialty skills, prior relevant industry experience, relevant degrees or certifications. The following rate range estimate is inclusive of all departments within the company and offered rates may vary within the given range between departments. A reasonable estimate of the base rate range for this job is $28-30 per hour.

This job description is not intended to detail every aspect of your job or list every task you may perform. It is provided as a general overview of the responsibilities and skills an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Chocolove reserves the right to change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $30