WUS - Pre Go-Live Equipment Operator

WITRON Group; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

WITRON Group in Shafter, CA is seeking an Equipment Operator for Start-Up Projects to commission and optimize automated systems during ramp-up phases. You will apply your technical know‑how to ensure reliable operation, troubleshoot issues, and coach client staff in best practices.

You should be mechanically inclined, quick to learn, and prepared to travel for projects while maintaining safety and high-quality results in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as an Equipment Operator in automated systems.
• Proven mechanical and analytical skills with hands-on troubleshooting ability.
• Comfortable working at heights and in varying temperatures with appropriate PPE.
• Willingness to travel for projects and adapt to different shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on training to new operators on troubleshooting and resolving machine faults.
• Model and promote company values, safety, performance, and teamwork.
• Identify and report product and equipment issues within assigned areas.
• Clear machine faults promptly to minimize downtime and coordinate with client staff.
• Collaborate with client employees to ensure timely resolution of equipment issues.
• Document damaged cases and other order-picking machine concerns.
• Learn and utilize feedback reports for accurate reporting.
• Maintain cleanliness and monitor system performance; escalate recurring faults as needed.
• Operate system equipment according to order messages and provide updates to supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and participate in safety programs.
• Travel 100% as required for training or projects.

Skills

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Learning agility

Ability to work at heights

Temperature tolerance

Weekend/evening shifts

Education

High school diploma

Technical training asset

Job description

This is WITRON

Founded in 1971, WITRON has become an international leader in automated storage logistics with more than 7,000 colleagues worldwide, tending to the planning, realization, and maintenance of our highly automated systems. Our teams – far more than just mechanics, electrical technicians, or mechatronic engineers – act as professionals who are perfectly equipped with full power for finding the best solution to the specific needs of each of our customers.

Our growing division now has close to 1000 employees. Our corporate culture, which is characterized by passion, cooperation, and the drive to move things forward, has allowed us to offer close to 350 internal promotions to our employees in recent years.

We Offer You

• (3) Bonus opportunities
• Health insurance, AD&D
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Dental insurance
• Full vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Leave of absence support program
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Legal insurance
• Discounted gym memberships
• Discounts on services/products
• Blue365 health & wellness discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telehealth services

Your Role In Our Team

As an Equipment Operator – Start-Up Projects at WITRON, you will play a critical role in commissioning and optimizing automated systems during project ramp-up phases. You will leverage your technical expertise and hands‑on experience to ensure smooth equipment operation, troubleshoot issues, and coach client employees on best practices. Acting as a role model for WITRON’s values, you will promote safety, performance, and collaboration while maintaining system reliability and operational efficiency. This position requires adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality results in dynamic environments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You have at least one year of experience as a WITRON Equipment Operator and a solid understanding of automated systems. You are mechanically inclined, quick to learn, and skilled at troubleshooting. You adapt to changing conditions, can work at heights and in varying temperatures, and are willing to travel for projects. You take a safety‑first approach, coach client employees effectively, and model WITRON’s values. Your technical expertise and adaptability make you a key contributor to successful start‑up projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as a WITRON Equipment Operator
• Minimum High School Diploma
• Formal technical education or entry‑level electromechanics training is considered an asset

Skills/Experience Required

• Must be able to perform all Equipment Operator tasks
• Technically and mechanically inclined, with strong analytical skills and technological proficiency
• Demonstrates a practical approach with the ability to quickly learn new tasks, concepts, and procedures
• Proficient in PC operations within a Windows environment
• Ability to climb vertical ladders and work at heights up to 100 feet (30 meters) with training and PPE, such as fall protection harness
• Ability to work in temperature conditions ranging from 55°F to -15°F (13°C to -26°C), (PPE provided)
• Must be able to work, day, evenings, nights, and weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on training to new operators on troubleshooting and resolving machine faults
• Model and promote WITRON values, including performance, safety, communication, attendance, and respect, through exemplary behavior
• Identify and report product and equipment issues within assigned areas
• Clear machine faults promptly and efficiently to minimize downtime
• Collaborate with client employees to ensure timely resolution of equipment issues
• Complete documentation for damaged cases and other order‑picking machine concerns
• Learn and utilize Operations Feedback report for accurate reporting
• Return products and cases outside automation to designated areas
• Maintain cleanliness by sweeping floors and removing dust from equipment and panels
• Monitor system performance and operational status, escalating recurring faults as needed
• Operate and manipulate system equipment according to system order messages
• Provide feedback and updates on system performance to supervisors
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and actively participate in health and safety programs to maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Availability to travel 100% as required for training, or projects
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Our benefits at Shafter

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Special benefits in Shafter

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Additional Benefits

Team Spirit

We are there for one another and as a company we strive to always become better. You can look forward to being part of a great team environment.

WITRON Bonus

Employees will have the opportunity to participate in our WITRON bonus program once eligible.

Social Benefits

WITRON has a tradition of observing “Special Days” in our employees lives and will provide added benefits or bonuses to help celebrate certain milestones.

Top Equipment

We will provide you with brand name work apparel and professional tools to make sure all of our employees have the right equipment to do the job.

Corporate Culture

Collaboration, an open-door policy, various company events and team building measures are a part of WITRON. A company with modern values and positive culture is waiting for you.

Support & Opportunity

Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognized and supported. Career opportunities are available for all of our employees, come grow with WITRON.