Maintenance

CAVA Products East; Montpelier Forest (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay plus bonus

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k enrollment with CAVA contribution

Free CAVA food

Casual work environment

Job summary

CAVA - Products East is looking for a Maintenance Tech I to support the Laurel Plant operations. This role entails performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and ensuring equipment reliability. Candidates should have a high school diploma and three years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing. CAVA offers competitive pay, early wage access, and benefits including health insurance and 401k with company contributions. A casual work environment and free CAVA food are also included, making this an exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably food.
• Basic PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices.
• Experience with automated conveyor systems and controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Respond to plant emergencies when needed.

Skills

Basic troubleshooting skills

Preventive/predictive maintenance procedures

Familiar with wiring diagrams

Knowledge of Lock out/tag out

Mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree from a vocational school or college in Mechanical or Electrical field

Tools

Industrial hand tools

CMMS Systems

Basic knowledge of Industrial Controls

Job description

Maintenance Tech I – Laurel Plant

The Maintenance Tech must support and maintain a safe work environment and equipment reliability to improve the operations of the CAVA Foods in Laurel, Maryland. The role oversees safety, equipment, production, quality, and distribution to support the consumer‑packaged goods business and our CAVA locations throughout the US. The maintenance Tech will report to the Operations manager.

What You’ll Do

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance in assigned area.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment used in the facility.
• Perform repairs and equipment installation/removal in an efficient manner.
• Maintain good housekeeping at workstations and work areas.
• Respond to plant emergencies including equipment malfunction, fires, severe weather, etc. as directed by supervision.
• Knowledge of Lock out / tag out.
• Complete daily maintenance paperwork for assigned work orders/requests and checklists.
• Special projects/duties as assigned by maintenance supervisor or manager.
• Be willing to assist in operation of equipment throughout the shift.

The Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility (Food manufacturing preferred).
• Current enrollment / future in a vocational apprenticeship program.
• Basic PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices.
• Familiar with simple wiring diagrams, symbols, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience in the following areas:
  • Work order management / CMMS Systems.
  • Preventive/predictive maintenance procedures.
  • Commonly used industrial hand tools.
  • Basic troubleshooting skills.
  • Basic blueprint and schematic reading.
  • Basic AC/DC electrical and electronic principles.
  • Basic metal fabrication and welding (Tig, Mig).
  • Basic Knowledge of Industrial Controls.
• Desired:
  • Degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field.
  • 2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the Mechanical or Electrical field.
  • Experience with automated conveyor systems and controls.
  • Experience with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safety standards.
  • Experience with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
  • Ability to troubleshoot basic Input/Output functions.
  • Experience with robotic operation/ maintenance.

Allergens

We prepare products with milk and sesame containing ingredients. Team members must be able to work with these ingredients.

What we offer

• Competitive pay plus bonus
• Early Wage Access
• PTO
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand
• All exempt and non exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.
• The posting range is an all cash range.

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept.”

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.