Maintenance Mechanic II

industrial maintenance jobs; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401k

Education Reimbursement Program

Paid sick, vacation and holiday time

Job summary

Wonderful Citrus in Mission, TX seeks a Maintenance Mechanic II to repair and maintain production machinery, conveyors, and HVAC systems. The role requires reading manuals, performing preventive maintenance, welding, and using metalworking tools to fabricate parts. Strong problem‑solving and basic math skills are essential.

English communication is required; Spanish is a plus. The position offers benefits and a path for training and advancement within a large, diversified food company.

Qualifications

• One to three years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing/food processing environment.
• Must communicate verbally and in writing in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Must perform basic arithmetic and algebraic functions.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and processes and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, and HVAC systems.
• Repair or fabricate parts using welding and metal‑working tools.
• Inspect components and measure tolerances with calipers and gauges.
• Dismantle devices to access defective parts and replace them.
• Document all work on work orders and maintain a safe work environment.
• Monitor refrigerants and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

English communication

Problem solving

Basic arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Oxy-acetylene welding

Drill press

Grinder

Job description

Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit.

Overview:

Repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical equipment, and HVAC/air conditioning systems such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, refrigeration units, ventilation systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, conveyor systems, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Performs welding, cutting, brazing, and metal fabrication repairs on machinery, equipment, conveyor systems, structural components, and facility infrastructure.
• Uses MIG, TIG, stick, and oxy-acetylene welding equipment to repair or fabricate parts as required.
• Observes mechanical devices and HVAC equipment in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Performs troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems.
• Monitors refrigerant levels, checks for leaks, and performs refrigerant recovery and recharging in compliance with applicable regulations and safety standards.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Documents all work completed on work orders per established procedures.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, regulations, and environmental requirements related to HVAC and refrigerant handling.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine dimensional changes.
• Adjusts functional parts of equipment and control devices.

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

• Typical Maintenance Mechanic II will have one to three years maintenance experience in a manufacturing/food processing environment. High school diploma or equivalent required. Trade school/occupational training desired but not required.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English. Conversational Spanish is highly desired but not required.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic and algebraic functions.
• Must be able to troubleshoot equipment/process problems and propose solutions. Problem-solving skills are essential to this position

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k
• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
• Paid sick, vacation and holiday time
• Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

Why Choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held$6 billionglobal company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com.

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.