Job Description

Job Description

Albertsons Safeway is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is privately owned with supermarkets across the country that include: Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos

The Norwalk Beverage Plant, located in Norwalk, CA has an opening for a Mechanic.

This a full-time/union position and will require the successful candidate to join the Teamsters union. The position offers unbeatable benefits including health insurance, dental and vision, retirement saving benefits, vacation days and much more.

Primarily responsible for trouble shooting, preventative maintenance and corrective repair to production equipment, facilitating changeovers and general facility upkeep.

Prerequisites:

* 5-10 years' experience in regulated environments of food and beverage. High speed canning experience is a plus.

* Ideal candidate will have strong electrical background, including familiarity with PLC troubleshooting.

* Working knowledge of fabrication, machine shop tools, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

* Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

* Must be able to work any shift* *

General Responsibilities:

Ensures operation of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on electrical motors, pneumatic tools, conveyer systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, using precision measuring and testing instruments.

Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.

Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.

Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.

Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.

Provides PM on electrical and mechanical equipment and complete maintenance of equipment reports.

Prepares daily set up of equipment, inspection and maintenance reports.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Comply with GMP and other regulatory requirements as well as Company and site policies.

Respond to: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting www.CareersAtSafeway.com

Diversity is fundamental at Safeway. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee is both recognized and valued. We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. And a diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect.

The Albertsons Safeway policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status or any other legally protected status.

We support a drug-free workplace -- all applicants offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test before they are hired. A background check is also required.

Respond to: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting www.CareersAtSafeway.com