Equipment Operator

Lehi Valley Trading Company; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehi Valley Trading Company in Mesa, AZ is seeking an Experienced Machine Operator (Food Processing) for the 2nd shift. The role involves operating extrusion and popcorn manufacturing equipment and preparing products for further processing, while continuously monitoring machinery to ensure quality and smooth operation.

You will handle equipment setup, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs, and coordinate with maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in equipment setup, operation and troubleshooting.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical thinking skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Trade school certification or education is a plus.
• Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion and popcorn manufacturing equipment and prepare products for further processing.
• Continuously monitor equipment during production for quality and smooth operation.
• Handle setup, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on processing and packaging equipment.
• Coordinate with maintenance for more complex problems.
• Coordinate with peers, supervisors, and management to minimize downtime.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical thinking

Physical strength

Electro-mechanical

Education

Trade school certification or education

Tools

Power tools

Job description

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Equipment Operator

Full Time Manual Labor Mesa, AZ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1168

Experienced Machine Operator (Food Processing)

Mechanical Experience required (2nd Shift)

• Responsible for operating the Extrusion and Popcorn manufacturing equipment and preparing products for further processing.
• Continuously monitors equipment during production to ensure quality and smooth operation of all equipment.
• Responsible for all aspects of production equipment to include set up, operation, maintenance. troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Troubleshoots and resolves a variety of mechanical problems of low to moderate scope and complexity on the equipment.
• Works with equipment that has electrical systems, electronic components, and industrial machinery and equipment. Must have the experience using tools.
• Analyzes and solves minor electrical and mechanical problems on processing and packaging equipment and assists manufacturing personnel on process related problems.
• Refers more complex problems to the Maintenance team
• Coordinates activities with peers, supervisors, and management to minimize equipment downtime.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in equipment set up, operation and troubleshooting
• 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical thinking skills
• Ability to handle physical workload lifting 50 pounds unassisted
• Must have moderate physical strength to tear down and set up the mechanical equipment.
• Trade school certification or education is a plus
• Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting abilities