Mechanic 2nd Class / Full Time

Neil Jones Food Company; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & Supplemental401(k)

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

10 paid vacation days, 10 paid HOLIDAZ

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Job summary

The Neil Jones Food Company seeks a Mechanic 2nd Class at its Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA. This full-time union position involves repairing and maintaining conveyors, engines, pumps, and related equipment to ensure continuous production.

Required are 4+ years of related experience, proficiency in multiple mechanical systems, and ability to work extended hours during peak season. Union-friendly employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years verifiable related experience in mechanical maintenance.
• Proficiency in two or more of the listed skills (instrumentation, mechanical, plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, metal fabrication, boiler repairs and operation, ammonia system maintenance, pump rebuilds, lathe and milling).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and keep records of daily repairs and work performed.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test and work extended schedule including weekends during the fresh pack season.

Responsibilities

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and determines root cause of failures and needed repairs.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove, replace and repair defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.

Job description

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Mechanic 2nd Class

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

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 Mechanic 2nd Class to be responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties at our Northwest Packing plant in Vancouver, WA.

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and determines root cause of failures and needed repairs based upon observations.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove, replace and or repair defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.

Requirements:

• 4+ years verifiable related experience and high level of proficiency in 2 or more skills: instrumentation, mechanical, plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, metal fabrication, boiler repairs and operation, ammonia system maintenance, pump rebuilds, and/or lathe and milling machine proficiency; Associate degree or technical school certification preferred.
• Proficiency in welding in at least one of the following: TIG, MIG, or SMAW Oxy-Acetylene.
• Able to read, write, and speak English and keep record of daily repairs and work performed.
• Able to use a computer for ordering supplies, research, email, and training.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, work extended schedule, and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early November.
• Pension &Supplemental401(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.