Service Technician

Volt; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Term life

Short term disability

AD&D

401(k)

Sick time

Other paid leaves

EAP

Job summary

Volt is hiring a Seasonal Service Technician to install, service, and maintain equipment at a single customer facility in Delano, CA. This on-site role emphasizes diagnosing mechanical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safe, compliant operations throughout the season.

The position requires mechanical aptitude, the ability to work independently, and flexibility for day or night shifts. Seasonal work runs typically October through April-July, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working on industrial machinery.
• Basic mechanical skills for maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends, as required.
• Ability to work day or night shift based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Work full-time on-site at our customer facility located in Service, maintain, and troubleshoot JBT machinery and chemical systems within the packinghouse.
• Mix and test chemical solutions to verify correct dilution and product effectiveness.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure all equipment and systems remain fully functional and in good repair.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with facility personnel and management.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of chemical usage, system performance, and maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Technical Service to ensure proper application and handling of JBT chemical products.

Skills

Industrial machinery experience

Mechanical skills

Overtime availability

Day/Night shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical School certification

Job description

You miss 100% of the jobs you don't apply for Volt is immediately hiring for a Seasonal Service Technician in Delano, CA at $20-$23/hour.

As a Service Technician, you will install, service, and maintain equipment located exclusively within a single customer facility. Your role focuses on ensuring all machinery and chemical systems operate at peak efficiency. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently within one consistent location.

This is a seasonal role, operating in alignment with the customer's schedule, typically October through April-July.

Key Responsibilities

• Work full-time on-site at our customer facility located in Service, maintain, and troubleshoot JBT machinery and chemical systems within the packinghouse.
• Mix and test chemical solutions to verify correct dilution and product effectiveness.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure all equipment and systems remain fully functional and in good repair.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with facility personnel and management.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of chemical usage, system performance, and maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Manage inventory for leased machinery parts and chemical supplies to prevent shortages and ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Collaborate with Technical Service to ensure proper application and handling of JBT chemical products.
• Complete required checklists, documentation, and delivery logbooks to meet JBT standards and food safety requirements.
• Fabricate, assemble, or install leased machinery components as needed.

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working on industrial machinery.
• Basic mechanical skills for maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends, as required.
• Ability to work day or night shift based on operational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical School certification.
• Experience with electrical circuitry.
• Computer programming or PLC programming experience.
• Packing house operations background.

Physical Requirements

• Working 8+ hours per day, up to 7 days per week during peak season.
• Working around industrial machinery with exposure to noise, chemicals, and fumes.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, climbing, squatting, and stepping on/off equipment.
• Working in environments ranging from moderate cold to extreme heat.
• Using hand tools frequently.

Pay Rate

Pay range: $20-23, *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits

Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following:

• health
• dental
• vision
• term life
• short term disability
• AD&D
• 401(k)
• Sick time
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email [e-mail] or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Legal Notice

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.