Senior Maintenance Technician

Marich Confectionery Company; Hollister (CA); On-site; USD 50,971,000 - 122,331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Marich Confectionery, located in Hollister, California, is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician for a full-time, on-site role at our Hollister facility. You will lead upkeep and repair of manufacturing machinery and plant systems to maintain a safe, efficient production environment.

Responsibilities include preventive and emergency repairs, system diagnostics, installation support, and adherence to GMP, HACCP, and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance in manufacturing environments, preferably food-related.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics and interpret manuals.
• Familiarity with CMMS and basic office software is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive and emergency repairs on production machinery and facility systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to minimize downtime.
• Inspect, adjust, and replace components like motors, drives and conveyors.
• Weld and fabricate structural items and supports as needed.
• Follow OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards with strict LOTO procedures.

Skills

Blueprints

Electrical schematics

CMMS

LOTO

FDA standards

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Technical school training

Associate degree

Tools

CMMS software

Office software

Job description

Located in Hollister, California, Marich Confectionery is a family-owned creator of premium chocolates and gourmet confections. We are dedicated to food safety, premium quality, and operational excellence. Our team thrives in a cooperative workplace built on innovation, teamwork, and meticulous attention to detail. Together, we work to share our exceptional sweets with customers across the country.

We are hiring a Senior Maintenance Technician for a full-time, on-site position at our Hollister facility. In this role, you will lead the upkeep and repair of our manufacturing machinery and plant systems. Your primary goal is to maintain a safe, highly efficient, and reliable production environment.

• Schedule: Full-time, on-site. Shift includes rotating weekends based on operational and business needs.

Core Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventive and emergency repairs on production machinery, packaging lines, and facility systems.
• System Troubleshooting: Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems to keep downtime low.
• Component Service: Inspect, adjust, rebuild, or replace parts including motors, drive chains, conveyors, bearings, fuses, PLCs, air compressors, and hydraulic cylinders.
• Welding & Fabrication: Weld and repair structural and operational items like handrails, conveyor supports, and utility carts.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow OSHA rules and food safety guidelines (such as HACCP, GMP, and SQF), using strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Data & Tracking: Log all maintenance work, spare parts use, and equipment history in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Parts & Inventory: Monitor spare parts and tools, notifying procurement when stocks run low.
• Teamwork & Projects: Help install new equipment, join root-cause analysis reviews, and partner with production and quality teams on process improvements.

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Several years of hands-on industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment (food processing, packaging, or high-speed conveyor lines preferred). Leadership experience is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Strong ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Systems & Software: Experience using a CMMS platform and basic office software.
• Safety & Compliance: Solid grasp of industrial safety frameworks (LOTO, OSHA, and FDA standards).
• Education: Technical school training, industry certifications, or an associate degree in a related maintenance technology field.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills with a history of working well across different departments.
• Preferred Extras: Bilingual or bi-literate capabilities in Spanish.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, Walking and Climbing: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, and be able to climb staircases as needed to visit/inspect areas of the plant.
• Repetitive Movements: Some tasks involve repetitive movements. Must be able to perform these repetitive movements without experiencing strain or discomfort.
• Manual Dexterity: Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity is required (i.e. typing).
• Balance and Coordination: Jobs may require working on elevated platforms, ladders, or scaffolding may necessitate good balance and coordination skills to prevent accidents.
• Vision and Hearing: Good vision and hearing are essential for identifying defects, reading instructions, and maintaining situational awareness in a manufacturing environment.
• Bending and Stooping: Manufacturing settings may require employees to bend, stoop, or crouch to access equipment or perform certain tasks. Flexibility and the ability to bend safely are important.

Commitment to Accessibility: In compliance with the ADA guidelines. we provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to guarantee equal employment opportunities

• On Site: This position requires you to be onsite at the facility at a minimum of five days a week, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as needed per business needs.
• Temperature Control: Our facility maintains strict temperature controls to ensure food safety and product quality. While much of your work will occur in a temperature-controlled environment, you may occasionally be exposed to work or visit cold or hot rooms.
• Noise Level: This position involves working in an office setting within our Plant. It can be loud due to the operation of industrial machinery and the movement of forklifts. Hearing protection is required while in production areas of the plant and will be provided to ensure your comfort and safety.
• Industrial Machinery: You will work alongside a variety of industrial machines designed for food processing and packaging. Proper training and safety measures will be in place to ensure your safety while operating or working near these machines.
• Allergen/Chemical Exposure: You may work or be exposed to food products that contain allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, milk, eggs, etc. Cross-contact and exposure to allergens can occur during various stages of production. Additionally, in the course of your duties, you may handle or come into contact with cleaning agents, sanitizers, food additives, and other chemicals used in our manufacturing processes. Proper training and safety protocols will be provided to minimize risks.
• Good Manufacturing Process: We take our food safety seriously! We follow strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) to ensure proper food safety, quality and commitment to the health and safety of our teams and customers. This means you will be expected to comply with proper PPE usage and behaviors compliant to our Food Safety and Quality standards. All plant employees are required to wear slip-resistant/non-slip shoes and provided uniforms while in the plant.
• Pay Scale: $37.00 – $42.65 per hour (Exact hourly rate is determined by individual qualifications, technical certifications, and years of experience).
• Benefits: Medical insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), and professional development assistance.

Marich Confectionery is an Equal Opportunity Employer that bases all employment decisions on merit and operational needs, fostering an inclusive workplace free from discrimination under California and federal law.