Packaging Tech C

Fresh Express; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express Salads is seeking a Packaging Technician to safely maintain, repair, replace, and modify processing, packaging, and facility equipment. The role requires hands-on work with Bosch, Hayssen, and Illapak machines, and the ability to troubleshoot electrical, electronics, and pneumatic systems.

The ideal candidate has strong electrical skills, experience with PLCs, multi-meter use, and mentions welding abilities, with a focus on preventive maintenance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Advanced skills with tools and equipment for the position.
• Procedures and tools adapted to meet position requirements.
• Duties reflect variety and complexity; some originality required.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair and maintain packaging machines (Bosch, Hayssen, Illapak).
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronics and pneumatics.
• Handle interlocks, conveyors, Ishida weigh scales, SSC and MDT systems.

Skills

Packaging machines

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Interlocks & conveyors

PLC controls

Welding

Multi-meter usage

Ink jet printers

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical training/degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

GE Fanuc PLCs

Multi-meter

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.