Junior Mechanic

Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai‘i? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.

Who are we? Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, MacFarms, KOHO, and Kapua Orchards. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to artisan chocolates. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai‘i is spread across our headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. HHG has 3 manufacturing plants in Hawai'i, as well as the state's largest single macadamia farm.   

We are an excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world. Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose; to make the Islands’ future flourish. We do this through our Takitani foundation that grants scholarships to deserving local students, our solar farm on the Big Island, and other social & environmental initiatives.

That’s enough about us for now, we’d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you’re interested. We can’t wait to meet you!

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Mechanic conducts preventive maintenance (PM) and performs troubleshooting on equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications using measuring and testing instruments.

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of various equipment, including but not limited to macadamia nut, food processing, and husking machinery/equipment.
• Responsible for general facilities repairs as instructed by the manager.
• Examines form and condition of parts to detect defective or worn part; repairs and replaces defective parts.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using basic mechanical, power, or hand tools, and other measuring instruments.
• Locates sources of problems by observing machinery in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Follows PM program and maintains machinery and equipment by lubricating and cleaning parts as recommended by the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Anticipates needed equipment, parts, and supplies. 
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests. 
• Regular attendance is required for the position.

• Maintains a clean and safe working environment by complying with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Must be able to perform all other duties as directed by manager.
• Updates PM program as needed. 
• Performs all duties and maintains all standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 50 lbs.
• Must have experience in welding/fabrication, basic computer skills, and ability to work flexible schedules/shifts (day or night shift).
• Must have strong time management and communication skills.
• Must have basic mechanic’s tools.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and complete a 30-day probation period. 
• Electrical skills 110/460 a plus.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; talk and hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• 1) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not normally exposed to weather conditions.
• 2) The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hearing protection is required in areas where the noise level is relatively high.

Hawaiian Host Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Salary : $21 - $24