Maintenance Technician II

CAVA Products East; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Early wage access

PTO

Health + dental + vision

Job summary

CAVA Foods is seeking a Maintenance Tech II at the Laurel Plant to support safety, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency across our US locations. You will report to the Operations manager and handle maintenance for production, quality, and distribution areas.

The role requires strong mechanical/electrical skills, CMMS experience, and daily collaboration with cross-functional teams. We value safety, initiative, and readiness to operate across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility (food manufacturing preferred).
• 5+ years experience in lieu of education.
• Vocational apprenticeship program is highly desired or preferred.
• Strong PC skills and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices.
• Knowledge of wiring diagrams, symbols, and electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance in assigned area.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment in the facility.
• Perform repairs and equipment installation/removal efficiently.
• Maintain good housekeeping at workstations and areas.
• Respond to plant emergencies including equipment malfunction, fires, severe weather.
• Complete daily maintenance paperwork for work orders/checklists.
• Assist in operation of equipment during shifts.
• Support special projects as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Problem solving

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding

Use of CMMS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational apprenticeship program

2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Electrical diagrams

Industrial hand tools

PLCs/HMIs

conveyors and controls

Robotic maintenance

Job description

CAVA is a category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, bringing together healthful food and bold, satisfying flavors at scale. Our non-negotiable? Taking care of the people and things that feed us. This is the cornerstone of our company culture and paramount to everything we do and achieve.

Our mission is to bring heart, health, and humanity to food—we do that through hiring great people who care about our commitment to hospitality and generosity.

At CAVA, we serve food you can be proud of. And we employ people you want to grow with. Discover the right opportunity for you and flavor your future

At CAVA Foods we love what we do, and we manufacture every product to be as fulfilling as the last. At our manufacturing center we are looking for fanatics in food who take pride in our products and are ready to ensure every CAVA Restaurant and retail partner receives products that uphold the high-quality standards of our brand.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in of others.

Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.

Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.

Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.

Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Maintenance Tech II – Laurel Plant

The Role:

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.
• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing facility (Food manufacturing preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in lieu of education
• Current or previous enrollment in a vocational apprenticeship program highly desired or preferred. [SW1][CV2]
• Strong PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices.
• Strong knowledge of 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:

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 are 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.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
• The posting range is an all cash range. *Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

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.