Label Line Mechanic

The Neil Jones Food Company; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Supplemental 401(k)

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

10 paid vacation days

10 paid holidays

Separate sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary products available

Free parking

Job summary

The Neil Jones Food Company in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Labeling Mechanic to install, set up, inspect, troubleshoot and maintain labeling-line machinery in a cannery and food processing facility. Equipment includes can labelers, conveyors, date-marking devices, case packers, palletizers, motors and gearboxes.

Applicants should have an associate degree or equivalent training, plus 2 years of related maintenance experience; food processing background is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, apprenticeship, technical-school certification, or equivalent training in industrial maintenance or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related industrial-maintenance or mechanical experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial facility required or strongly preferred.
• Experience in can labeling, conveyors, packaging-line equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, installs, sets up, adjusts, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains labeling machinery and related equipment.
• Observes machinery and listens for unusual sounds to identify malfunctions.
• Responds promptly to labeling-line breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control problems.
• Dismantles machinery to access and remove defective components.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Machinery troubleshooting

Food processing experience

Education

Associate degree/apprenticeship/technical cert in industrial maintenance

Tools

Can labeling equipment

Job description

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Label Line Mechanic

E6- Designated Full Time - Union Vancouver, WA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3879

Salary Range: $34.80 To $36.25 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 a LabelingMechanic to be responsible for installing, setting up, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining labeling-line machinery and related productions equipment within a cannery and food processing facility. Equipment may include can labelers, coding and date-marking equipment, conveyors, case packers, palletizers, motors, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and other mechanical or electrical components.

• Inspects, installs, sets up, adjusts, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains can-labeling machinery and related production equipment, may assist with Peeler Mechanic as needed.
• Observes machinery while in operation and listens for unusual sounds to identify equipment malfunctions or potential mechanical failures.
• Responds promptly to labeling-line breakdowns and performs repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-related problems.
• Dismantles machinery and equipment to gain access to and remove defective or worn components.

Requirements

• Associate degree, apprenticeship, technical-school certification, or equivalent training in industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, electrical technology, welding, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related industrial-maintenance or mechanical experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial facility is required or strongly preferred.
• Experience in food processing, canning, packaging, or labeling operations is highly preferred.
• Experience with can labelers, conveyors, case packers, palletizers, coding equipment, and related packaging-line equipment is preferred.
• Pension & Supplemental 401(k)
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary products available
• Convenient location, 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver
• 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.