The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of Draeger’s business goals and objectives.

Work Setting: Grocery Store, production kitchens.

This position reports to the Plant Superintendant.

This is a FULL-TIME position.

Pay: $35 to $60 per hour, depending on experience.

Must be able to do some travel to all store locations: Menlo Park, Los Altos, San Mateo, and Blackhawk (Danville), about 25% of the time.

Must have valid Driver License (CDL required).

ABILITIES

Flexibility to deal with any unforeseen changes in routine, such as immediate reassignment to another job due to breakdown.
Work any assigned shift, reasonable weekly overtime and weekends.
Complete all essential job functions relating to physical demands and requirements such as perform occasional very heavy lifting.
Complete all essential job functions relating to work environment that includes working in dusty, noisy and varying temperatures ranging from extreme heat (110°+) to very cool (-10°).
Adapt to new technology in tools, equipment and processes.

JOB DUTIES

Maintain production equipment in proper operating condition.
Respond to “floor calls” in a timely manner.
Handle all breakdowns in an efficient manner.
Coordinate with Store Managers and Maintenance Manager to resolve breakdown issues.
Perform preventive maintenance duties as assigned.
Perform other maintenance tasks such as rebuilding pumps.
Successfully complete “confined space” training and be able to work in confined spaces.
Report to Maintenance Director shortage of parts or any special needs.
Support plant effort of focusing on, and adhering to, all Personnel and Food Safety, SQF, HACCP, Quality, AIB and GMP regulations and policies.
Communicate effectively with personnel at all levels, both union and management.
Machine repairs.
Roof repairs.
Some electrical work
Shop keeper

QUALIFICATIONS

5 years direct experience as a maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing union environment, preferably food related.
Able to perform various types of welding: TIG, MIG, arc, gas.
Solid understanding of electronics, electrical systems, and mechanical applications.
Must have excellent mechanical skills.
Must be able to trouble shoot, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems, and piping and plumbing issues on various pieces of production and packaging equipment throughout our plant including utility equipment such as hot water heaters and air compressors.
Must show a large amount of initiative and judgment in analyzing, planning and laying out work for the installation of new and used equipment as well as performing maintenance on our plant facility when needed.
Must be proficient with hand tools and shop equipment such as drill presses, grinders, pipe threaders, drain pipe cleaning and welding equipment.
May be required to work on hydraulic/pneumatic systems, heating and refrigeration systems and control systems.
May be required to oversee the work of lower-level rate mechanics as well as working with and directing contractors.
Carpentry experience preferred.
Refrigeration experience preferred.
Electrical experience preferred. (Certification a plus)
HVAC/R (HVAC and Refrigeration) experience preferred.
Refrigeration certification preferred.

Draeger's Markets is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Paid Sick Leave
Employee discount (after 60 days of employment)

Work setting:

In-person
Warehouse; retail grocery stores.
Walk in freezers, coolers, roof repairs.

Ability to commute/relocate:

San Mateo, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Danville and South San Francisco
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work. (Preferred)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Health insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Overnight shift
Overtime
Weekends as needed

Experience:

commercial refrigeration: 3 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)
Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Draeger's Supermarkets, Inc.

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