Maintenance Tech I - Verona Plant

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The Role: 
The Maintenance Tech must support and maintain a safe work environment and equipment reliability to improve the operations of CAVA Foods in Verona, Virginia. 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. 
• Demonstrate proper lock out / tag out procedures and maintain a safe working environment. 
• 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 troubles shooting 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 

What we offer:   

• A competitive base salary 
• Benefits + perks which include paid parental leave, and paid opportunities to give back to the community. 
• Opportunity to grow into a key member of the operations department as department grows. 
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet insurance plus more! 
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution 
• Free CAVA food 
• Casual work environment 

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