Food Plant Maintenance Mechanic — Downtime Reducer (3rd Shift)

Ventura foods; California (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero Employee cost for Full Medical &

Job summary

Ventura Foods is seeking a Production Machine Technician to repair and maintain machinery in the DSM, Margarine/Oil line, supporting Production Machine Operators and reducing downtime with skilled maintenance.

Requires a high school diploma, basic electrical and mechanical knowledge, and 2+ years in a food manufacturing plant. Onsite work with an hourly rate of $38.40 plus shift differential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Capable to perform duties of Production Machine Technician.
• Minor AC/DC electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Basic understanding of mechanical applications and principles.
• Basic part identification.
• At least 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing plant.
• Basic knowledge of at least two of: packaging equipment repair and maintenance, processing equipment repair and maintenance, HVAC systems repair and maintenance, hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repair.
• Able to identify bearing type and size for lubrication.
• Able to identify correct lubrication amount for applications on lubricated surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and emergency maintenance on food packaging/processing equipment to maximize machine uptime.
• Completes scheduled preventative maintenance and work orders to increase asset life.
• Troubleshoots and resolves minor equipment mechanical/electrical issues.
• Rebuilds pumps, mills, gearboxes and other mechanical entities.
• Assists Production Machine Operators in troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Supports production operators with changeovers and machine setups to increase skill within production.
• Performs miscellaneous projects/duties within the maintenance department.
• Supports the SQF Program and promotes food safety.
• Hourly rate is $38.40 plus applicable shift differential.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Packaging equipment operation

Electrical basics

Excel

PowerPoint

JDE

Hand tools

Shop equipment

GMP knowledge

LOTO safety

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

JDE

Job description

Ventura Foods is seeking a Production Machine Technician to repair and maintain machinery in the DSM, Margarine/Oil line, supporting Production Machine Operators and reducing downtime with skilled maintenance.

Requires a high school diploma, basic electrical and mechanical knowledge, and 2+ years in a food manufacturing plant. Onsite work with an hourly rate of $38.40 plus shift differential.