Entry-Level Maintenance Technician – Packaging Equipment

Wonderful Citrus LLC; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Cafe

Gym

Clinic

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Wonderful Citrus LLC is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on packaging equipment such as Baggers, Printers, CSMA, Weighers and Box Formers. You will learn to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and assist in training other team members.

You will also be responsible for safety compliance, coordinating work in CMMS, and addressing bin jams while supporting uptime and efficiency across the packaging line.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent. Technical degree with 3+ years in a production/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work with fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Stand/walk up to 12 hours.
• Drive vehicles as needed.
• Climb ladders or scaffolding to heights over 10 ft.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch and squat for extended periods.
• Frequent grasping with hands; occasional fine manipulation.
• Lift up to 50 lbs overhead; push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Work at heights and wear PPE (steel-toed shoes, PPE etc.).
• Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral; adjust focus.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business materials; write reports and present information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety compliance (LOTO, fall protection, hot work, etc.).
• Operate and assist Baggers, Printers, CSMA, Weighers and Box Formers.
• Perform regular maintenance and inspections; troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Learn to repair equipment including Tomra Sorting.
• Collaborate with Operators to maximize efficiency.
• Assist training and development of operators and team members.
• Research specifications using manuals, schematics, and vendor info.
• Dismantle and reassemble complex machinery.
• Create work requests and document work in CMMS.
• Escalate issues to lead or supervisor as needed.
• Assist with repairs to equipment; respond to bin jams.
• Minor rebuilds: bearings, shafts, sprockets.

Skills

Safety compliance

Maintenance troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Reading technical manuals

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Lift and unassisted movement

Communication

Adaptability

Written reports

General math concepts

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical degree + 3+ years experience

Job description

Wonderful Citrus LLC is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on packaging equipment such as Baggers, Printers, CSMA, Weighers and Box Formers. You will learn to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and assist in training other team members.

You will also be responsible for safety compliance, coordinating work in CMMS, and addressing bin jams while supporting uptime and efficiency across the packaging line.