Maintenance Mechanic B

Blue Diamond Growers; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers in Modesto, CA, seeks a Mechanic B to maintain and repair plant equipment in a fast-paced almond production facility. You will troubleshoot downtime, perform root-cause analysis, and follow GMP and safety procedures daily.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment testing, and calibration checks, with emphasis on safety and teamwork in a standard manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of plant maintenance mechanic experience.
• Welding and fabrication of parts.
• Experience interpreting written and verbal instructions and reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment using hand, gas, and electric tools.
• Engage in welding and fabrication of parts as required.
• Respond to emergency calls and perform repairs to prevent downtime.

Skills

Plant maintenance experience

Welding

Fabrication

Reading technical manuals

Safety procedures

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Welder

Sheet metal

Job description

Work Shift: Grave

Pay Type: Hourly

Hourly Rate (if applicable): $38.65

Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under general supervision maintains, the Mechanic B repairs and overhauls plant equipment as directed. Trouble shoot equipment down time and make necessary repairs. Determine root cause and corrective actions from down time analysis. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and safety procedures while performing job duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a wide variety of mechanical maintenance and repair of production equipment and machinery using a variety of hand, gas, and electrically powered tools.
• Engages in the welding and fabrication of parts as required.
• Responds to emergency calls and makes immediate repairs to prevent production down time.
• Participates in machinery troubleshooting.
• Performs timely Preventative Maintenance checks, and parts replacement in accordance with PM plan for the site.
• Assembles and reassembles equipment; examines and tests mechanisms.
• Inspects and calibrates instrumentation.
• Test equipment and adjusts calibration to ensure equipment is functioning is within specified standards.
• Interprets technical documents (prints, manuals) as required.
• Promotes occupational safety standards; gives others feedback on their safety performance.

*Minimum qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of plant maintenance mechanic experience
• Skilled in fabricating items using a welder and sheet metal.
• Experience interpreting and acting on written and verbal job instructions and reports, technical manuals, and data.
• Knowledge of general maintenance activities and procedures including preventative maintenance procedures and best practices.
• Experience operating company vehicles and equipment such as (e.g., forklift, man-lift, etc.)
• Ability to learn new equipment, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders.

WHY BLUE DIAMOND?

In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE.

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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.