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Maintenance Engineer/Technician

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Main responsibilities:

As a Maintenance Engineer/Technician at our bread facility, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our equipment and machinery. Your role will involve performing preventive maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, and repairing equipment to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. You'll also be responsible for conducting regular inspections, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance equipment reliability and performance. Additionally, you'll collaborate with production teams to coordinate maintenance schedules and prioritize tasks to support uninterrupted bread production. Your expertise and dedication will be crucial in maintaining the high standards of quality and efficiency that our facility is known for.

The position will be based in Richmond, CA.

Responsibilities include:

• Repair/maintain machinery and bakery equipment like mixers, dividers, proof boxes, baking ovens baggers, wrappers, coders, tray washers, conveyors, etc. to prevent downtime.
• Perform all scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs) on bakery equipment as per the maintenance compliance program.
• Inspect plant equipment as assigned to monitor health and functionality.
• Assist in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Requisitions to maintain the supply of spare parts as needed.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders of assigned duties.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Work closely with operators and site teams to increase uptime, which helps keep food moving to our stores and communities.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• A high school diploma or GED; A combination of experience and/or education/certification in the use of mechanical tools, industrial electrical, PLC, VFD, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Basic understanding and/or experience of electrical blueprints, PLC, VFD, refrigeration - glycol system, boilers, fabrication, welding, gearbox, pumps, sprockets, chains, pullies, and conveyors.
• Ability and willingness to learn and troubleshoot issues.
• Available to work across all shifts including weekends.

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs, sit, stand, walk for long periods, grasp with hands and arms, bend, climb, balance, squat, kneel, crawl, talk, hear see, use fingers, work on heights and complete repetitive motions as needed. Maintenance tasks may require the use of ladders or stairs. Qualified personnel must be able to work safely and maintain a safe work environment for everyone around.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay)
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

For an individual who has no bakery experience this role will pay $42.00 an hour. For an individual with bakery experience this role will pay $52.00 an hour.