Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $38 - $40

Who We Are
Wisoman Foods Inc., located in Hayward, CA, is a Woman-Owned Certified business specializing in high-quality tortillas and ethnic Indian flatbreads. Our state-of-the-art, fully automated manufacturing facility ensures exceptional food safety, consistency, and quality across our production lines. We proudly hold SQF Level 2, Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and OU Kosher certifications.

At Wisoman Foods, we know that food safety starts with cleanliness, and our Sanitation team is at the core of ensuring that our products meet the highest standards every day.

About the Position

This position is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting the electrical, PLC and computer functions on industrial equipment in a food manufacturing plant. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronics
and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production equipment and plant facilitys electrical equipment; including regular preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities.

• Plan, layout, install and repair a wide variety of complex electrical equipment including automatic machine and process controls and electronic controls.

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic
  and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls and power supplies.

• Perform work to National Electric Code (NEC) and California Building Code 2010 (CBC 2010)

• Install, start up and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.

• Advise operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components and assist other maintenance staff with technical troubleshooting.

• Maintain company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.

• Keep immediate supervisor up to date on all on-going projects, with regards to project status, completion time projections, and any problems that may have arisen during the course of the project.

• Comply with all organization policies including, but not limited to, safety, good manufacturing practices, and employment policies.

• Maintain a neat and clean work area, follows established tool and instrument control procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Associates Degree or other technical degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas.
• Functional knowledge of standard manufacturing practices including, but not limited to: general safety, lock-out tag-out, HAZMAT, forklift safety, and electrostatic discharge awareness,
• Ability to read, follow and revise electrical prints and PLC ladder logic.
• A thorough knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
• Proficient use of various meters, testing devices and testing programs, including but not limited to multi-meters, strip chart recorders, and laptop/PC programs.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment, and especially must be able to interface and communicate with line operators in order to assist with repairs and troubleshoot, continuing.
• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to move objects up to 100 lbs.

What We Offer Our Team

• Hourly rate starts at $38/hour with opportunities for growth.
• On-the-job training and development opportunities
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• The opportunity to play a critical role in food safety at a growing, innovative company.

Wisoman Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to join our team.