Maintenance Mechanic Jobs

La Flor de Mexico Inc. / AuthenTasty

Maintenance Mechanic -

OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE:We aim to blend authentic old-world culinary techniques with high-standard innovative food trends to produce a great quality food experience. We artfully hand stretch tortillas; skillfully hand craft burritos; carefully cultivate the best flavors; and delicately source only premium, all-natural, wholesome ingredients that result in truly authentic, tasty meals = AUTHENTASTY™

OUR STORY:Our humble beginnings date back more than 50 years, when a small family bakery set out to provide warm, welcoming traditions around delicious authentic food. Our products represent a legacy of traditional recipes and craftsmanship, perfected over the generations. True to our name, AUTHENTASTY™ delivers tasty authentic food that is fresh, high-end, minimally processed, organic or all-natural, preservative-free, rBST free and non-GMO for the retail, restaurant, and food service markets. Our vision is to provide the ingredients for those wholesome family get-togethers, the foods for special moments with friends, and the flavors that leave you with a pleasant sense of nostalgia for more.

RAISING THE BAR:

• Creative proprietary manufacturing processes that preserve authentic textures and flavors
• Our better-for-you products span the following: handmade, organic or all-natural, kosher, rBST Free, non-GMO, no artificial flavors or preservatives, and no trans-fat
• We carefully source the finest ingredients and uphold the highest food quality and safety standards
• Innovative products that position themselves as superior and that customers instantly recognize and trust
• Delicious flavors with cross-cultural appeal

POSITION SUMMARY

The overall purpose of this position is to implement the companies maintenance program, including preventive and corrective maintenance of all production equipment, modification of production equipment for increased efficiencies, inventory of spare parts and materials, maintenance of production building and grounds, and energy and utilities conservation. Must have open availability; including Saturdays.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical and problem solving assistance to other departments, including recommendations for equipment and process improvements to reduce operating costs and increase efficiencies.
• Attend job requests; executes assigned projects; and providing technical and problem solving assistance and recommendations to other factory departments.
• Work closely with the Production Departments to ensure the safe and efficient operation of production equipment.
• Inspect and repair to ensure that all systems operate at capacities required to meet production schedules.
• Inspect and coordinate the job of contractors in the Maintenance Department for the execution of maintenance projects to assure that projects are completed on schedule.
• Identifies parts, supplies, and services necessary to support assigned areas.
• Executes assigned purchase and keep inventories of Maintenance tools, parts, and supplies.
• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance programs to reduce equipment downtime, while working in cooperation with other departments.
• The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
• Maintains daily records to support the Preventive Maintenance and Work Order systems.
• Prepare and submit reports in a timely fashion to keep upper management informed regarding downtime, efficiencies, inventories, spending, and schedules.
• Attends departmental meetings to stay informed regarding departmental, factory, and company performance, issues, and information.
• Troubleshoot packaging equipment.
• Fix or repair the machinery as assigned according to demands from affected areas such as: to motor control equipment, hydraulic pump systems, control panels, programmable logic controllers (PLC's), solenoid valves, alarm systems, personnel and food safety monitoring systems, lighting, electric heat tracking, etc.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL LEVEL

• Must possess an ability to communicate effectively and work well with all people.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme working conditions including environmental extremes of hot and cold.
• Must have 2 years+ of maintenance mechanic experience
• Must be able to recognize inaccuracies in a timely fashion
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be detail-oriented and possess good organizational skills
• Employees will follow all safety protocols and perform their job responsibilities in a safe manner. Safety is everyone’s responsibility
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must possess good mathematical skills.
• Must be able to perform well under stress
• Responsible for following all Food Safety Policies and Safety Procedures
• Must be able to read schematic drawings and electrical wiring plans
• Must be able to identify sensory issues with cooked goods and adjustments that are needed to correct any issues
• Must be able to learn how to operate various-equipment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English proficiently

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the use of hands, arms, feet for lifting and carrying tools and supplies, operating power tools such as drill presses and radial saws, climbing ladders, using hand tools
• MENTAL: Requires a relatively high degree of concentration and attention to operate power tools and follow written instruction.
• VISUAL: Requires the use of vision to observe projects to determine design and materials needed, operate forklift and other equipment, design layouts, use hand and power tools and read written instructions.
• AUDIBLE: Ability to follow and give verbal instructions.
• KNOWLEDGE/TRAINING: Requires good written and verbal communication, math and computer skills, and 90 days of on-the-job training
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Food Manufacturing experience is preferred
• PHYSICAL: Requires walking/standing 90% of time and sitting 10% of time, bending, stooping, crouching and reaching approximately 50% of time and lifting up to 50lbs.
• Communicate effectively in English and Spanish preferred
• ENVIRONMENTAL: Requires the ability to perform the essential job functions while working in a plant environment with limited climate control and exposure to noise from machinery.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Lifting/Lowering-

Floor to waist = Occasional

Waist to shoulder = Occasional

Waist to overhead = Rare

Repetitive Lifting- Occasional

Standing- 90% of shift

Walking- approximately ____ feet in area.

Climbing -10 stairs to deck or 10 vertical rungs on ladders to deck

Extended reaching- Occasional

Squatting- Frequent

Hand use:

Gripping- Frequent

Gross manipulation- Frequent

Pinching- Rare

Fine manipulation- Frequent

Cervical twisting/bending- Occasional

Lumbar twisting/bending- Occasional

Overhead work- Occasional

Carrying- Occasional

Push/Pull- Occasional

Vibration- Occasional

AAP/EEO STATMENT

It is the policy of La Flor de Mexico to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition or genetic characteristic, physical or mental disability, family care or medical leave status, military status, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, veteran status, or any other status protected by state or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Evening shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Baldwin Park, CA 91706: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person