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 Rollins location at 1760 Rollins Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010. 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

See's is an EOE

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).