Mechanic - 3rd Shift - F&B Manufacturing

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.; Wapato (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun-Rype Products (USA), Inc. is seeking a skilled Mechanic to support production, material handling, and support equipment to maximize plant uptime. You will troubleshoot, install, and repair equipment, ensuring smooth operations on the line.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and working across shifts. A Bachelor’s degree or mechanical certification is preferred, with a HS diploma as minimum and experience in juice processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or mechanical certification preferred; high school diploma required.
• Minimum one year experience in a juice processing environment preferred.
• Able to perform electrical troubleshooting.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds and working across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, remove, install, and repair production, material handling, waste and raw product equipment and related systems.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Follow instructions in logs, work orders and equipment manuals.
• Operate a forklift safely.
• Perform non-routine maintenance and emergency repairs as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Continuous improvement

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree or mechanical certification

High school diploma

Tools

Stick welder

Wire welder

TIG welder

Plasma torch

Oxygen acetylene torch

Job description

Join a Legacy of Quality and Innovation at Sun-Rype Products (USA), Inc.!

Since 1946, Sun-Rype has been providing families with delicious, wholesome juices and fruit snacks. As a progressive company committed to innovation and growth, we’re proud of our long-standing reputation and excited for what’s ahead.

At Sun-Rype, we work together to deliver results, continually challenge ourselves to improve, and celebrate the success of our business as a team. Our collaborative, passionate culture is what truly sets us apart.

Pay Range: $24 - $30/hr

Position Summary: This position is responsible for the functions of the production, material handling, and support equipment to assure its proper operation and performs maintenance activities to maximize plan production and minimize plant down time.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents troubleshooting, removal, installation, disassembly, repair and assembly of production, material handling, waste and raw product equipment, support equipment and systems.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Follows instructions given in work logs, work orders and equipment manuals.
• Operates a forklift in a safe manner.
• Performs non-routine maintenance activities as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Plant Manager and must be capable of performing emergency repairs.

Position that backs up this role during absence: Any other trained employee.

Job Requirements

The following requirements are those that are normally required for the performance of the Mechanic position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Role in Food Safety: Follow plant GMP’s at all times, ensure work area is secure.

• Physical Requirements:

This position requires the following physical demands up to 90% of the time:

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds,
• Must be able to carry 25 pounds up and down 21 stairs,
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours during a shift minus breaks and lunch,
• Must be able to work in hot, humid and/or cold areas,
• Must be able to stand, bend, squat, crawl, kneel, reach above shoulders, climb ladders and crawl in tight and awkward workplaces for long periods of time,
• Must be able to safely lift and carry a 51-pound stepladder,
• May be required to safely lift up to 100 pounds unassisted,
• Must have good hand-eye coordination.
• Non-Physical Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or mechanical certification preferred. High school diploma required.
• Experience: Minimum one year experience in a juice processing environment preferred.
• Special Skills :
• Able to work any shift, overtime and any or all days of the week in accordance with plant needs.
• Able to do electrical troubleshooting.
• Able to demonstrate safe use and skilled application of tools commonly used in the plant in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Ability to use stick welder, wire welder, tig, plasma torch, oxygen acetylene torch.
• Ability to recognize and name stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum.
• Ability to sharpen drill bits, chisels, and cutting tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Personally invested in the success of the business.
• Motivated, focused and accountable for results.
• Licensure, Registration, Certification :
• WA State Electrician Certification preferred.
• External Relationships:
• Vendors
• Internal Relationships:
• The mechanic must interact and communicate effectively with all employees of the organization. Effective communication is especially important with the shift supervisor.
• Direct & Indirect Reports:
• There are no direct or indirect reports.
• Back-up
• The position will be backed-up by other mechanics and/or the maintenance supervisor in event of absence.