Technician I, Packaging

Wonderful Citrus LLC.; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 31,932 - 33,351; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Wonderful Citrus LLC. is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Mechanic in Delano, California, to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on packaging equipment. The candidate will assist team members and gain hands-on experience while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, and a technical degree is preferred. Duties involve troubleshooting mechanical systems and collaborating with operators for efficient operations. Training and education reimbursement are part of the benefits offering.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Technical degree and three years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and present information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with operations of Baggers, Printers, and other machinery.
• Collaborate with team to ensure equipment efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Team collaboration

Basic math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical degree

Job description

• Compensation: USD 23.18 - USD 24.21 - hourly

Job Description

Overview

Individual will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, and will be responsible for knowing the operation, assisting the setup and minor mechanical repairs to packaging equipment (Baggers, Printers, CSMAs, Weighers and Box Formers). This position is an entry level position with the expectation that members to learn and grow. Must be able to assist all team members on the Maintenance Mechanic Team, for support and personal development.

Here’s what you’ll do

• Ensures self and coworkers are compliant with all safety rules and regulations (LOTO, fall protection, hot work, etc.)
• Provide and assist in the operation of the Baggers, Printers, CSMAs, Weighers and Box Formers
• Perform uptime and downtime inspections, lubrications, predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance on a regular basis to ensure proper performance
• Learns how to troubleshoot and repair all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on Baggers, Printers, CSMAs, Weighers and Box Formers
• Collaborates with Operators to ensure equipment runs and operates at the highest efficiencies
• Assist training and development to operators and other team members
• Research system and component specifications using equipment manuals, schematics, parts breakdowns, online information, and vendor communication
• Dismantle and reassemble complex pieces of machinery in an efficient, precise and reliable manner
• Creates work requests, work orders, and request parts in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and documents details of work performed
• Escalate technical, procedural, and personnel related issues to direct lead or supervisor as necessary
• Performs other assigned duties and projects
• Assist Packaging Specialist on repairs and improvements to equipment
• Will be responsible for response and clearing Bin Jams in area of responsibility
• Minorrebuild and preparation of rollers. i.e. replacement of bearings, shafts, and sprockets.

Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Technical degree and three years or more of related experience and/or training in a production/manufacturing environment is preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Individual must be able to read, analyze, interpret, and present out general business items to groups of coworkers, managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Employee must possess ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• To successfully support the business needs, the employee will be expected to work overtime, weekends and rotating/varying shifts, as well as be available for emergency call‑out as needed
• Stand and/or walk for up to 12 hour shift
• Drive vehicles
• Climb on a ladder or scaffolding to heights in excess of 10’, balance, and work above the shoulders frequently
• Bend/stoop, kneel, crouch, and squat frequently for extended periods of time
• Use both hands for frequent grasping and occasional fine manipulation and fingering
• Occasionally carry and lift up to 50 pounds above the shoulders
• Occasionally push or pull various items, such as equipment, filters, motors, tools, and compressors pumps up to 75 pounds
• Work at heights
• Tolerate required personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, work gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, dust masks, and safety harnesses on a continuous basis

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $23.18 - $24.21. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

Wonderful’s dedication to you

• Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.