Packaging Tech B

Fresh Express Salads; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express Salads in Salinas, CA is seeking a Packaging Technician to safely maintain, repair and modify processing, packaging and facility equipment for optimal quality and efficiency.

The role requires 2–4 years experience with high-speed packaging equipment, PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/GE), and welding skills. Proficiency with measurement tools and Microsoft Office is expected, with a High School diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• Requires 2–4 years experience with industrial processing, packaging, weighing, filling and inspection equipment.
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent; technical training supports the maintenance skill set.
• 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; sanitary welding procedures.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, replace and modify processing, packaging and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronics and pneumatic systems.
• Operate, repair and maintain packaging machines and conveyors.
• Perform preventative maintenance as needed.
• Work under general supervision.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC controls

Multimeter usage

Fabrication and welding

Preventive maintenance

Conveyors and weigh scales

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical degree (preferred)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

GE Fanuc PLC

Shop equipment

Sanitary welding equipment

Ink jet printers

Measurement instruments

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.