Maintenance Mechanic-3rd Shift

Ferrero SpA; Fairfield, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for a 3rd shift role (core hours 10:00 PM–6:30 AM, Mon-Fri) in Fairfield, CA. You will install, maintain, and repair food processing and packaging equipment, including conveyors, motors, sensors, and robotics.

The role emphasizes predictive maintenance, root-cause analysis, and working with a CMMS to log work and order parts. The successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, be able to read schematics and blueprints, and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Teamwork, flexibility, and willingness to perform tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair food processing and packaging equipment and components.
• Install and service gearboxes, motors, sensors, valves, and related components.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems and perform preventive maintenance.
• Use CMMS to report work and generate parts requisitions.
• Identify root causes and implement durable solutions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical skills

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Job description

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At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.

Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.

In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

Position requires the ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

Want to make an impact?

***THIS IS A 3RD SHIFT POSITION, CORE HOURS ARE 10:00PM TO 6:30AM, MON-FRI***

The Maintenance Mechanic position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, maintain, and repair food processing and packaging equipment. Including packaging filling and sealing machines, bucket scales, conveyors, motors, robotics, hoists, sorters, labelers, scanners, roller beds, and utility equipment utilizing predictive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the factory business goals and objectives.

Ways you will make a difference

• Maintain and repair food processing and packaging equipment and associated components.
• Installs and maintains gearboxes, shafts, bearings, bushings, sprockets, sheaves, belts, and general mechanical equipment. Performs equipment lubrication.
• Installs and maintains electric motors, motor starters, sensors, switches, and general electric/electronic devices.
• Troubleshoots and maintains pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Analyzes mechanical operations of production equipment and initiates maintenance and repair actions as needed.
• Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System to report completed work.
• Generates parts requisitions using parts inventory control system.
• Completes preventive maintenance routines as assigned.
• Identifies root cause of problems. Proposes and implements solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills that will make you successful

Basic mathematical skills.

• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to understand detailed written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Promote teamwork; possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed.

Experiences that will support your success

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to perform precision alignment of pumps, motors, gearboxes, sprockets, and sheaves.
• Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining pneumatic systems, air compressors, hydraulic systems, mechanical power, pumps, gearboxes, valves, heat exchangers, and mechanical components.
• Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience completing preventive maintenance activities.
• Welding experience preferred (MIG, TIG).​
• Understanding of shop equipment (mill, lathe, grinder, bend, break, shear, and press).
• Able to work with minimum supervision and be results driven, proactive, able to work effectively individually and within a team.
• Excellent communication skills, able to clearly articulate issues, opportunities and risk.
• Ability to analyze problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long-term solutions.
• Versed in lock-out/tag-out procedures.

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

$38.15 per hour plus a $2.00 per hour shift differential.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Nearest Major Market: Sacramento
Nearest Secondary Market: Fairfield