Aseptic Mechanic

The Neil Jones Food Company; Firebaugh (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match with Traditional & Roth

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Job summary

The Neil Jones Food Company in Firebaugh, CA is seeking an Aseptic Mechanic to repair and maintain aseptic processing machinery, ensuring GMP, HACCP, and safety standards are followed. The role requires strong mechanical skills, experience with industrial food equipment, and the ability to work extended hours during peak season.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, problem solving, equipment sterilization, and training staff as needed at the TomaTek plant in Firebaugh.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical certificate preferred.
• Welding skills: STICK, TIG, MIG and sanitary welding.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled preventative and predictive maintenance on tomato process equipment.
• Analyzes and resolves mechanical problems or assists with equipment issues.
• Cleans, repairs, rebuilds, and sterilizes aseptic pumps and equipment.
• Inspects and monitors aseptic systems during operation.
• Maintains documentation and ensures quick response to minimize downtime.

Skills

English proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate in mechanical engineering & maintenance

Tools

STICK welding

TIG welding

MIG welding

Sanitary welding

Job description

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Aseptic Mechanic

Firebaugh, CA, US

Salary Range: $35.38 To $50.00 Hourly

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are seeking an Aseptic Mechanic to repair and ensure that preventative maintenance is executed on machinery and mechanical equipment. Responsible for repairs, installation, monitoring and assembling of mechanical aseptic functions. Ensures that the response time to any mechanical failure is adequate to minimize production downtime. Ensures proper preventative maintenance structure is in place and being followed. Initiates corrective actions and implements solutions to productivity performance issues. Assists area maintenance mechanics with preventive and breakdown maintenance of filling lines and processing equipment as needed. Provides individualized training to maintenance and operations staff as required. This role will be responsible for ensuring that all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Safety, Hot Works, Health Hazard Analysis, and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures are followed at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA.

• Performs skilled preventative and predictive maintenance functions for tomato process equipment, ensuring sterility of the process.
• Analyzes and resolves mechanical problems or assists workers in solving equipment problems.
• Cleans, repairs, rebuilds, and sterilizes aseptic pumps and other aseptic equipment.
• Inspects and monitors aseptic systems while the plant is in operation.
• Ensures that preventative maintenance on equipment is executed and properly documented, and that the response time to mechanical failure is adequate to minimize production downtime.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED; technical certificate in mechanical engineering and maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of welding using STICK, TIG and/or MIG welders, & sanitary welding.
• Five years of experience and training in maintenance of industrial food processing machinery or similar equipment; or any combination of training, experience and education that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to read, write and speak English (English/Spanish bilingual preferred).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, work extended schedule, and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October.
• 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary insurance products available
• Free parking

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify

We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.