Mezzetta

Mezzetta

Industrial Electrician

American Canyon, California, United States

Sponsorship not specified$45k-$60kDetected 11 days ago
LeadershipHACCPFood SafetySCADA

About the role

  • We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts.
  • Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered.
  • With an 80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we're seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine electrical maintenance to prevent equipment failure and production downtime.
  • Maintain, install, and upgrade wiring, conduit, and distribution systems in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local electrical codes.
  • Support production equipment including conveyors, fillers, labelers, packaging machines, and food-processing equipment.
  • Collaborate with the Maintenance and Production teams to support continuous improvement and minimize unplanned downtime.
  • We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications.
  • At Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of industrial electrical experience, preferably in a food or beverage manufacturing facility.
  • Must be proficient in electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and installations.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, servo drives, and SCADA systems.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and work from elevated platforms for extended periods.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in confined spaces and heights as needed.
  • May be required to use a worker cage or lift equipment to access high, elevated areas.
  • Use of PPE (gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.) required.
  • Availability: Candidates must be able to work weekends and overtime as required.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and sanitary design standards in food production.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a time-sensitive environment.
  • Comfortable working around machinery, water, and food production lines.
  • Preferred
  • Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship program or technical training.
  • Physical Requirements

Nice to have

  • Work with and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred), VFDs, HMI screens, and other control systems.
  • State electrical certification or journeyman's card (California General Electrician preferred).
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Compensation

  • $45 - $60 USD

Benefits

  • We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision.

Company info

  • Since 1935, we've been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food. We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts. We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves - and that's the only way we'd put our name on it.
  • Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. With an 80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we're seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation.
  • The ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to our Core Ingredients:
  • Crunchy Crunchy: We are hungry for excellence.
  • Since 1935, we've been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food.
  • We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves - and that's the only way we'd put our name on it.
  • Own It: We think and act as an owner - with appetite, initiative, and responsibility.
  • Connection: We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications.
  • Vibrance: We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision. When we share our work, we share a part of who we are.
  • The Industrial Electrician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical systems and equipment critical to production in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility.
  • This role ensures all electrical components operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Equal opportunity

  • Part of that commitment includes a zero-tolerance policy and being an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
  • All employment decisions at Mezzetta are solely based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, family or parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.
  • All of us share in the responsibility of fulfilling this commitment and creating a culture where our team can thrive.

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