Manufacturing Robotics Mechanic DAY SHIFT - Elmer Chocolate

Pay DOE.

DAY SHIFT 4:00 AM to 2:00 PM

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Weekly Pay

Opportunities for Advancement

Elmer Chocolate is the oldest family-owned chocolate company in America. Our factory in Ponchatoula is the 2nd-largest manufacturer of Valentine boxed chocolate in North America. Our automated robotic machinery and manufacturing assembly lines require continual maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans for the entire family

• Paid vacation

• 401k plan

• Monthly employee appreciation events

• Free chocolate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand & walk for long periods of time

• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, use force, carry, push/pull, and lift <50 lbs. occasionally

• Ability to apply manual dexterity and specified visual acuity

Basic Responsibilities:

• Maintain, repair, install, troubleshoot, inspect and modify manufacturing equipment (mechanical and electrical).
• Perform equipment changeovers for various product sizes on various packaging machinery.
• Assess needs in regards to maintenance, spare parts, modernization, improvement of process.
• Train operators.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 year program in manufacturing engineering technology or equivalent with emphasis on mechanical/electric or 2 year program in automation/robotics preferred.
• 2 years of experience with repair, and maintenance of food processing equipment preferred.
• Mechanical and electrical skills.
• Electronic skills a plus.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and problem solve.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient software skills, Outlook, Word, Excel.
• 18 years of age & pass a drug screen
• Reliable transportation & dependable attendance
• Ability to work overtime and weekends if needed

Elmer Chocolate is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a disabled veteran or other veteran or military status, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or other protected by class status.

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