Technician (Salinas, CA)

GreenGate Fresh LLLP; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GreenGate Fresh LLLP seeks a skilled maintenance technician to service mechanical and electrical plant equipment in a Salinas, CA facility. You will support PMO, perform preventive maintenance, and assist in equipment improvements to boost packaging efficiency.

Requirements include 5+ years in plant maintenance within a food processing environment and certificates in Ishida, Pacmac, and electromechanical/electrical training. Must work safely and collaboratively in a production setting.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of maintenance experience in mechanical and electrical domains.
• Experience with plant equipment in a food processing environment is required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Dismantle, install, and repair plant equipment per manufacturer specifications.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and exploded diagrams.
• Assist PMO operators to improve production efficiencies.
• Initiate purchase of parts and materials to maximize uptime.
• Maintain safety and quality compliance in all tasks.

Skills

Self-motivation

Positive attitude

Team player

Professional ethics

English literacy

Education

Ishida 8 hour maintenance training certificate

Ishida 8 hour operator training certificate

Pacmac 8 hour maintenance training certificate

Pacmac 8 hour operator training certificate

Electromechanical training certificate

Electrical training certificate

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Summary Of Position

Responsible for providing excellent customer service to the Production department. Work on all mechanical and electrical malfunctions of the plant equipment. Responsible to install, changeover, maintain and repair all plant equipment (processing, packaging, and support equipment). Assist the machine operators (PMO) in maintaining and improving packaging machine efficiencies. Help out in the development of equipment and process improvements that can contribute to the overall success of the company. Must develop leadership skills and be willing to help out and train the other employees within the Maintenance Department.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform regular and preventive maintenance on equipment to eliminate unscheduled downtime.
• Assist other department personnel as required.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment to install new or repair parts following manufacturers recommendations.
• Assist (PMO) operators in improving production efficiencies.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and exploded parts diagrams.
• Should be able to support production and departmental needs with little to no supervision.
• Take corrective action as required by initiated work orders through the CMMS system and write new work orders to account for unplanned maintenance time.
• Initiate purchase of required parts and materials to support maximum machine uptime.
• Upgrade skills and knowledge as equipment and technology develops.
• Understanding of industrial electricity and troubleshooting of related problems to include 5vdc and 24vdc control circuits.
• Responsible for the mechanical logic and the most complex electrical issues within the facility.
• Make recommendations for equipment upgrades and modifications to supervisors and management.
• Perform all work to reflect a commitment to quality and job ownership keeping in mind all safety rules and regulations to ensure a safe environment is maintained.
• A knowledge of VFFS machines, scales and supporting equipment like metal detectors, tape machines, and stretch wrappers is key to this position.
• Notify crew leader or supervisor of mechanical breakdowns.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Must have at least 5 years of experience with Maintenance in mechanical and electrical knowledge within a food processing environment. Must possess knowledge in all aspects of plant equipment associated with a food processing facility.

Education/Licenses/Certification/Formal Training Requirements

• Ishida 8 hour maintenance training certificate
• Ishida 8 hour operator training certificate a plus
• Pacmac 8 hour maintenance training certificate
• Pacmac 8 hour operator training certificate a plus
• Electromechanical training certificate (minimum of 16 hours total)
• Electrical training certificate (minimum of 16 hours total)

Essential Abilities

• Self motivated
• Possess a Positive Attitude
• Team Player
• Maintain Professional Ethics
• Ability to read and write in English is preferred, although not required

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing, stooping, and bending.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts to include weekends and holidays.
• May be required to occasionally lift up to 80 lbs, promote the buddy system when needed.
• Should have good hand coordination and good eyesight.
• Be able to withstand cold and wet environments.

Work Environment

Work performed indoors in a climate controlled environment and in a production type facility.

GreenGate Fresh does not tolerate discrimination of any type, and offers equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to advance. GreenGateFresh is an at-will employer.