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Church Brothers Farms; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural producer in Yuma, AZ is seeking a Packaging Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance on packaging machines. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a similar position, possess strong troubleshooting skills, and be able to work in a cold, wet manufacturing environment. This role requires working irregular hours and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more experience in a packaging mechanic role.
• Knowledge of PLC and ability to read electrical prints.
• Experience troubleshooting various packaging machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on packaging machines.
• Troubleshoot and program various Ishida scales.
• Complete work orders, reports, and inspection forms.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Packaging equipment operation

Electrical troubleshooting

Team player

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

1+ years experience in Packaging Mechanic

Tools

Vertical Form Fill & Seal

X-ray Machine

Ishida Scales

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Performs preventive maintenance on all packaging machine equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Experienced with packaging equipment such as Vertical Form Fill & Seal (Pac Mac /Infinity), X-ray Machine, Metal Detector, Videojet Printers, Data flex, Markem Printers and Stretch Wrap Machines

Experience with conveyors, elevators, shakers, and tape machine

Current knowledge and experience in Industrial Maintenance and Electrical is a must. Basic knowledge of PLC and the ability to read electrical prints and ladder diagrams plus the ability to understand and trouble shoot problems using electrical wiring diagrams are a MUST

Experience with operation, troubleshooting and programing of various Ishida Scales (Models NZ, RZ.M and R)

Knowledge and good understanding of the parts required for the different models of Scales

Work orders, reports, daily work sheets, and written inspection forms

English speaking, reading, writing is required. Bi-lingual is a plus but not required.

EDUCATION AND/ OR EXPERIENCE:

Required: I year or more experience in Packaging Mechanic within a produce processing plant or related manufacturer.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Team player who will exceed assigned responsibilities and assist others to reach objectives

Native intellectual curiosity and mental stamina

Willingness and ability to work occasional long and sometimes irregular hours including working night shifts, weekends and holiday hours.

Able to travel/relocate to and from Yuma, AZ as required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to a cold (34-36 degrees F) and wet manufacturing environment, the smell of chlorine and ammonia, outside weather conditions, uneven walking surfaces, heavy machinery, forklift traffic and loud noise.

Church Brothers Farms is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.