Mechanic Electrician II2nd Shift 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

LiDestri Foods; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiDestri Foods in Fresno, California is looking for a Maintenance Technician to manage and improve plant machinery. Your role includes diagnostics, repairs, and collaborating with engineers to ensure optimal function of production equipment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, and experience in a manufacturing environment. The position comes with an array of benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience with LiDestri and familiarity with 85% of plant machinery.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Setup, repair, install, maintain machinery equipment.
• Supports and completes preventive and planned maintenance.
• Diagnoses malfunctions in machinery and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Experience with manufacturing equipment

Ability to read electrical schematics

Basic computer literacy

Ability to work independently

Familiarity with maintenance tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multi-meters

Amp probes

Conveyor controls

Power tools

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Setup, repair, install, maintain machinery equipment including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, special projects, measuring and calibrating equipment, performing preventive maintenance duties with strong mechanical/electrical aptitude, and working with internal and external customers.


• Performs all production equipment setups as required to meet operational needs.


• Supports and completes preventive and planned maintenance of mechanical, electrical and utilities equipment, including cleaning, inspecting, diagnosing, replacement, testing and continuous improvements.


• Diagnoses malfunctions in machinery and equipment by visual and auditory inspection.


• Identifies and reports repair needs to Maintenance Management and coordinates with previous shift maintenance and production staff to plan product changeovers.


• Communicates professionally with other departments regarding equipment repair status.


• Documents maintenance events to provide effective information for problem solving.


• Leads diagnostics of mechanical/electrical malfunctions and participates in plant shut‑down maintenance.


• Fabricates, assembles and installs mechanical/electrical systems using appropriate tools.


• Builds and installs new and enhanced equipment through continuous improvement upgrades.


• Collaborates with Engineering, Maintenance Managers and Master Mechanics on projects.


• Enhances knowledge and skills of mechanical and electrical systems through on‑the‑job training.


• Completes all tasks while strictly adhering to industry guidelines, including Plant Safety, Food Safety, SQF and internal/external audits.


• Reports food safety & quality problems to authorized personnel.

Required Education, Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Basic computer literacy (internet search, email, attachments).


• Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English such as safety rules and procedure manuals.


• Arithmetic skills for units of measure.


• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.


• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.


• Experience working with manufacturing equipment (3‑phase motors, control wiring, 24 VDC, 120 VAC, 208/220 VAC, 480 VAC).


• Experience with conveyor controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps and valves.


• Knowledge of production machinery (fillers, rinsers, cappers, case packers, case formers, coolers, pasteurizers).


• Familiarity with Lock‑Out Tag‑Out, Hot Work, Confined Space and HECP training preferred.


• Ability to read electrical schematics.


• Ability to use measuring tools and test equipment.


• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.


• Mechanical aptitude required.


• Familiarity with drill press, chop saw, port‑a‑band, sawzall and other maintenance tools.


• Experience with multi‑meters, amp probes, megger, panelview.


• LiDestri experience of 2+ years and familiarity with 85 % of plant machinery.


• Experience with man lift, power tools, hand tools, panelview controls, production machines, X‑ray equipment, photo eyes, light curtains, conveyors.


• Experience with kitchen equipment, pumps, milling machines, lathes and drill presses.


• Experience with lock‑out/tag‑out equipment, gear and HECPS.


• Computer and printer proficiency.


• Ability to climb ladders and use carts.


• Experience with ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes and motor megger.


• Experience with digital multimeter and clamp‑on AC current reader.


• Experience with RTO calibrator, RTO milliamp and calibrator/simulator.

Benefits

• Great career pathing.


• Professional development with unlimited online training courses.


• Health insurance with premium contributions and dental, vision, HSA.


• 100 % company‑paid life insurance and long‑term disability.


• 401(k) with employer match.


• Paid time off: vacation, sick pay, wellness time, and 10 holidays.


• Company bonuses.

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to long periods of standing/moving, moving mechanical parts, conveyor belts.


• Exposure to loud environment, hot/cold, wet/dry conditions.


• Lifting/carrying duties.


• Frequent reaching, pulling, climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, bending.

Disclaimer

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and are not an inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.