About Us We are a leading chocolate manufacturer dedicated to crafting high-quality products through innovation, craftsmanship, and a passion for excellence. Our facilities team plays a key role in ensuring our production environment is safe, reliable, and optimized for continuous operation. Position Summary The Facilities Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing building systems and infrastructure to support efficient production. This role ensures the reliability of utilities, equipment, and facility assets while upholding strict food-safety and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, compressed air, boilers, chillers, and wastewater systems. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and structural issues and implement timely repairs. Support maintenance of production-related utilities such as tempering rooms, cooling tunnels, refrigeration systems, and process water loops. Monitor facility performance and respond to utility alarms or equipment failures. Assist with building upkeep including lighting, doors, flooring, safety equipment, and general infrastructure. Maintain cleanliness and organization in maintenance areas in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Follow all safety, sanitation, and food-safety guidelines, including OSHA, GMP, and HACCP requirements. Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and equipment documentation using CMMS software. Participate in audits, facility inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives. Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment or facility upgrades. Recommend improvements to enhance reliability, energy efficiency, and equipment life cycles. Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to minimize downtime and optimize facility operations. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in facilities or industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and utility systems. Ability to weld. Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment. Ability to work in a food-manufacturing environment (temperature variations, standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs). Soft Skills Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Ability to prioritize tasks and work with minimal supervision. Problem-solving mindset with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person