Packaging Tech B

Fresh Express; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express in Salinas, CA, is seeking a Packaging Technician to safely maintain and repair processing, packaging, and facility equipment. You will troubleshoot electrical, electronics and pneumatics and work with Bosch, Hayssen, Illapak machines, conveyors, Ishida scales, and ink jet printers.

Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, fabricating parts, using welding equipment, and operating measurement tools. Strong problem solving and documentation skills required.

Qualifications

• Duties reflect variety and complexity with original problem solving.
• Minimum 2-4 years with high-speed packaging/inspection equipment or 1-year technical training.
• Ability to use a multimeter and measurement tools.
• Experience with PLC controls and troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training supported.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair and maintain packaging machines and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronics, pneumatics, and PLC systems.
• Fabricate/modify parts using shop tools and sanitary welding equipment.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, weigh scales, and printers as needed.
• Document work and use Word/Excel for records and reporting.

Skills

Advanced tooling skills

Multi-meter use

Troubleshoot PLC controls

Welding & fabrication

Machinery maintenance

Electrical/electronic repair

Problem solving

Reading schematics

Word & Excel

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Technical training/degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

GE Fanuc PLC

Sanitary welding equipment

Shop equipment

Job description

Packaging Tech Position Summary

Packaging Technician is responsible for safely maintaining, repairing, replacing and modifying all processing, packaging and facility equipment with optimal quality and efficiency.

Position Functions

• High level of expertise in packaging machines that include being able to operate, repair and maintain Bosch, Hayssen and Illapak machines.
• Shall be capable of troubleshooting, electrical, electronics and pneumatics.
• Knowledgeable in interlocks, conveyors, Ishida weigh scales, SSC (twin machines), MDT (single machines) and conveyors.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance as needed.
• Knowledgeable in motors, gearboxes, industrial controls, PLC programs and logic controls.
• Knowledgeable on tape machines (carton sealer equipment 3M and Little David).
• Ability to operate, repair and maintain ink jet printers.

Position Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to apply advanced skills and may develop advanced skills using tools and equipment appropriate for the position or specialization.
• Adapts procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position.
• Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity.
• Assignments are broad in nature and usually require originality and ingenuity.
• May serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
• Works under general supervision.
• Minimum 2-4 years experience with industrial, high-speed processing, packaging, weighing, filling and inspection equipment OR minimum one-year technical training/school
• High School diploma or equivalency (such as a Technical degree) required; specific technical training to support the Maintenance skill summary.
• Ability to use a multi-meter and other measurement instruments.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC controls, such as Allen-Bradley, GE Fanuc.
• Fabricate and modify parts using shop equipment; utilizing sanitary welding equipment procedures
• Ability to work with computer programs, such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to demonstrate proficient fabrication and welding systems.
• Ability to demonstrate welding skills.

Other Information

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Salary: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour