Electrician/Mechanic - 1st or 2nd Shift

At Calise Bakery we value our employees as much as our customers. We aim to provide them with the knowledge, skills, and development opportunities so they may grow with our company. We are always looking to add enthusiastic and driven individuals to our team.  Come work for New England's favorite bread and roll company! This is a full-time position with competitive pay and excellent benefit package.

General Description:  

Our mechanics maintain and service the mechanical equipment, machinery, and all components.  They must be able to perform skilled repair services of mechanical, electrical, and equipment.  The Electrician/Mechanic Level 4 has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job including repairing conveyor belts, motors, and other factory equipment.  This position will also be our primary Electrician for the plant with assistance from outside vendors.  

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Observe and diagnose equipment for repair
• Disassemble factory machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs
• Conduct daily rounds and inspections to evaluate requests for repair
• May completes boiler water testing
• Conducts daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance and service on factory equipment.
• Follows instruction from manager/supervisor
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear
• Reassemble after completion of inspection
• Repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment
• Operate newly repaired equipment to verify adequacy of repairs
• Thoroughly cleans, lubricates, and adjust parts, equipment and machinery
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance
• Ability to record maintenance repairs performed
• Works independently within established procedures
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Promotes and works within established safety, quality, and food safety procedures.

Job Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Works well independently and with others
• RI Electrician's License or ability to obtain RI Electrician's license within 90 days.
• 3+ years’ experience as a maintenance mechanic
• Reading comprehension, mathematics, and writing
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Must be competent in the following skills:  conveyor belts, hydraulics, welding and fabrication.  
  • Industrial sized oven, manual proofers, automatic proofers and mixer experience a plus

• PLC trouble shooting          

Physical Requirements:

• Bend to grasp objects and ability to climb ladders
• Bend and lift load not to exceed 50 pounds unassisted or 100 pounds with assistance
• Work in very hot temperatures (>90 degrees F) seasonally
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Ability to work in a noisy environment while being exposed to wheat flour and gluten. 
• Must be able to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls and be able to stand, kneel, crouch, walk, stoop, bend, twist, or crawl
• Must be able to work in cramped workspaces and no difficulties getting into areas that create uncomfortable positions
• Requires exposure to high places as well as hazardous equipment and positions
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment 

Benefits

• Paid time off PTO and holidays 
• Health care
• Life Insurance 
• Dental care coverage 
• Vision 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Perfect Attendance Bonus 
• Paid Lunch and breaks 
• Safety Awards
• 401k plan plus Company match 
• One free package of bread or rolls each workday

Calise & Sons Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of Calise & Sons Bakery is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected category recognized by state and federal laws