
Maintenance Technician I
CAVA, Laurel, MD, United States
Maintenance Tech I Laurel Plant
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 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 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: 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.
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 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 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: 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.