Arils Reliability Technician III *2nd Shift

The Wonderful Company; Del Rey (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

The Wonderful Company is seeking a Reliability Technician III for the 2nd shift to oversee, maintain, and repair production equipment across multiple departments, including Plastics, Serac, Extraction, Fresh or Arils. Responsibilities include safety compliance, tool changes, and PM tasks, with opportunities to mentor other mechanics.

Qualified candidates have 5 years in maintenance operations, including leadership, and 2+ years of post-secondary training.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required with additional technical training
• 5 years maintenance operations experience including 2 years in a supervisory/lead role
• Two years education/training beyond high school in maintenance or related field

Responsibilities

• Ensure all company and OSHA safety programs are followed.
• Follow GMP policies and food safety procedures.
• Inspect, install, repair, and maintain reliability department systems.
• Keep routine PM records up to date.
• Oversee material, equipment, and supplies transfers between projects.

Skills

Troubleshooting production equipment

Electrical controls PLCs

VFDs

Up Time Inspections

Ultrasonic inspection tools

Education

High School or GED

2+ years post-secondary in maintenance

5 years maintenance ops with 2 years leadership

Tools

Ultrasonic devices

Electrical & plumbing tools

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Arils Reliability Technician III 2nd Shift

• Full-time

From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate‑blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Reliability Mechanic III is responsible for, but not limited to overseeing, maintaining, performing tooling changes and setup. Installation and repair of electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and other production/processing equipment. They may be responsible for evaluating problematic systems or facilities and determining what installation or repair services need to be performed. They may be assigned to the Plastics, Serac, Extraction, Fresh or Arils Department depending on the need or opening. All of these departments are part of the Reliability Department. The Reliability Mechanic III must also keep Safety and Quality in mind when all tasks are performed by them or those they are responsible for overseeing. Mechanic III must be able to teach other mechanics all areas of maintenance, trouble shooting, and repairs

Compensation - $25.00 - $35.00. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all company and OSHA safety programs are followed.
• Ensure all GMP policies and Food safety procedures are followed.
• Ensure all required GFSI, FDA, USDA, FSMA, Third Party Audit, and company procedures and policies related to food safety are followed.
• Inspects work for completeness. Informs supervisor when job assignments / PM are complete and ready for inspection.
• Determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used. Transfers equipment from one project to another as necessary.
• Keeps routine records and PM records up to date.
• Installs, inspects, repairs and maintains the electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other related systems in Reliability department.
• Inspects major contract work on mechanical and other related systems and assists when necessary in order to understand all new installations or changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform all mechanic II skills & abilities with minimal to no supervision.
• Extensive understanding towards “Theory of operations” for surrounding production equipment.
• Ability to proficiently troubleshoot when production equipment breakdown events occur.
• Ability to perform all PM’s or work requests generated for the Reliability department with minimal supervision.
• Ability to generate value added work requests through performing Up Time Inspections utilizing ultra-sonic devices and other external tools to Identify premature failures of production equipment.
• Mechanic III must have extensive understanding of electrical controls PLCs, VFDs, and all other electronic devices.

Education & Experience

High School or GED or related technical field. At least two years of education and training beyond high school level in general maintenance and repair, or a closely related area. 5 years experience in maintenance operations including two years in a supervisory or lead capacity. Other similar work or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position may be considered.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.