Job Title: Maintenance Electrician

Job Description

The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for the safe maintenance, service, and repair of machinery and equipment in the Plant. This role involves performing specific duties regularly and other tasks as assigned. The Maintenance Electrician must record activities and observations regarding the condition of machinery and equipment and assist the Operator when equipment issues arise. Compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory codes is crucial, as the Maintenance Electrician is responsible for recommending, implementing, and managing safety, quality, and food safety on all product lines.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex control systems consisting of PLCs, VFDs, servos, HMIs, instrumentation devices, and communication networks.

• Diagnose sources of trouble in operating equipment and perform proper repair or replacement procedures.

• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to isolate and de-energize equipment and systems before working on them.

• Identify and eliminate or report unsafe conditions in the Plant and perform all tasks in a safety-conscious manner.

• Assist the Operator in the operation of equipment when problems arise.

• Upgrade skills and knowledge of Plant systems, equipment, and components as directed or required.

• Conduct 5S audits to ensure organized and efficient workspaces.

• Fix issues at the root cause rather than applying temporary solutions.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting

• Maintenance technician

• Repair

• Preventive maintenance

• Schematic reading

• Use of hand tools

• Forklift operation

• Heavy equipment handling

• Production experience

• PLC troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Industrial experience, ideally within food and beverage manufacturing.

• Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) environments.

• Electrical maintenance and repair skills.

• Blueprint reading

• Mechanical aptitude

• HVAC knowledge

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED

• At least 2 years of experience as a Maintenance Electrician

Why Work Here?

This is a direct hire position and is part of a union job. The company offers a full benefits package and a collaborative work environment. Employees have the opportunity to work in a unique setting with the delightful aroma of chocolate and be part of the entire process from roasting beans to packaging.

Work Environment

This role is within a chocolate manufacturing company, which operates under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. The environment is collaborative, requiring mechanics to work closely with Quality and Production teams. The work involves various physical activities, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, lifting, and working in confined spaces or high places. The work area may have uneven surfaces, low clearance areas, and openings in the floor or ground.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of San Leandro, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $83449.60 - $96595.20/hr.

This is a unionized position: $100 initiation which is spread across first 10 paychecks, union dues are $49/month.

Benefits are 100% paid for the individual and family - Kaiser for medical.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Leandro,CA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 10, 2024.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.