Maintenance Mechanic Level 1

Pictsweet Company; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pictsweet Company in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Maintenace Mechanic to maintain and repair all aspects of the packaging line and to operate and troubleshoot packaging machines. This role requires hands-on mechanical experience and the ability to work in a cold, wet environment.

You will need to read blueprints, follow strict safety procedures, and be willing to obtain forklift and crane certifications. The position offers an hourly wage of 28.00 USD and a standard shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Three years or more of related mechanical experience and/or education.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings, and equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Working with mechanical packaging and other associated equipment.
• Meet production quota.
• Requests and monitors inventory to ensure proper parts supply.
• Troubleshoot and repair air, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs packaging equipment as needed.
• Assists manager and other mechanics with projects that arise throughout the plant.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures, which include SOP’s, Employee Handbook, Food Safety and Quality Procedures, Food Quality Policies, GMP Handbook, HACCP, and Pictsweet Safety Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must be willing to work any shift and/or any day of the week.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Forklift operation

Welding

Crane operation

Job description

Overview

Hourly rate is $28.00 per hour USD

The Pictsweet Company is growing! A 4th generation family owned company established in 1945, Pictsweet is a frozen vegetable producer with agricultural roots. We are hiring a Maintenace Mechanic in our Santa Maria, CA facility. Maintains and repairs all aspects of the packaging line. Operates and troubleshoots packaging machines.

Responsibilities

Working with mechanical packaging and other associated equipment.

Meet production quota.

Requests and monitors inventory to ensure proper parts supply.

Troubleshoot and repair air, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Performs preventative maintenance and repairs packaging equipment as needed.

Assists manager and other mechanics with projects that arise throughout the plant

Must be able to operate a forklift.

Follows all Company policies and procedures, which include SOP’s, Employee Handbook, Food Safety and Quality Procedures, Food Quality Policies, GMP Handbook, HACCP, and Pictsweet Safety Procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must have three years or more of related mechanical experience and/or education. Must be able to communicate well, both verbally and written, with management and co-workers.

• Having the ability to read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings, and equipment manuals to determine proper work procedures.
• Being willing to receive training and certification for the following: forklift, man lifts, cranes, rigging, and overhead cranes, etc.
• Being willing to weld Stainless Steel and other metals utilizing TIG, MIG, Arc and Oxy-acetylene welding.
• Ability to work and participate in a team-based environment.
• Cleaning and maintaining tools, equipment, neat work areas, shops, vehicles, storage areas, etc. Must be willing to work any shift and/or any day of the week.

Must be able to work regularly in a cold and wet area, and be able to lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Stands for prolonged periods, normally not exceeding 10 hours daily.

• The Pictsweet Company is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/H