Maintenance Mechanic

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

Job Description

Employment Type:Hourly
Work Arrangement:Onsite
Shift:Third

Position Summary:

Repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical equipment and systems in both the DSM, Margarine/Oil. Utilizing skill set, Support Production Machine Operators to increase skill level in the department. Decrease equipment down-time utilizing training and skills.maintain optimal operating condition of equipment using company approved food safety practices/policies.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs corrective maintenance and emergency maintenance on food packaging/processing equipment to maximize machine up-time.
• Completion of scheduled preventative maintenance and work orders assigned to increase asset life.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment mechanical/electrical issues.
• Rebuild pumps, mills, gearboxes and other miscellaneous mechanical entities.
• Assists Production Machine Operators in troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Support production operators with changeovers and machine setups to help increase skill level within production department.
• Miscellaneous assigned projects/duties within the maintenance department.
• Support the SQF Program and promote food safety
• Hourly rate is $38.40 plus applicableshift differential.

Education and Experience:

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 the following.. (a) Packaging equipment repair and maintenance (b) Processing equipment repair and maintenance (c) HVAC systems repair and maintenance (d) Hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repair. Be able to Identify bearing type and size for lubrication. Be able to identify the correct lubrication and amount for the application on all lubricated surfaces.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must demonstarte mechanical competency and is able to perform some work on support equipment.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot basic packaging equipment
• Basic electrical competency
• Proficent in excel and powerpoint.
• Proficent in JDE, able to create and close out work orders.
• Basic use of hand/power tools.
• Basic use of shop equipment.
• An understanding and history of following GMP and other related food manufacturing policies.
• Knowledge and utilization of Safety programs such as LOTO and confined space entry.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and diagrams and to understand and follow verbal instruction and basic hand drawn documents.

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provideready-to-goproduct solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves.When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Zero Employee cost for Full Medical & Dental Benefits w/ Kaiser Permanente after successful completion of probationary period(for eligible employees).
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Hourly starting rate of $23.19-$24.24 per hour and eligibility