Here's a great opportunity for someone who is currently employed as a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Preventive Maintenance Mechanic, Machine Technician, Packaging Technician, etc... This is your chance to step in to a new role with a great company that will value your experience and contributions.
If you are looking for stability, the opportunity for advancement, and a place to call home where you can work hard while enjoying work/life balance, this is the place for you!
This dynamic company helps customers around the world preserve the quality, safety, and value of fresh produce through the use of proprietary processes, patented systems and science-based technologies. They are innovators in modified and controlled atmosphere technology with customers that include produce, food and industrial companies in need of complete MA and CA solutions for perishable goods.
This is an established company that continues to grow and succeed through providing MA and CA systems and technical expertise to customers across the nation and in Europe, Canada, and Latin America.
The company is now in search of a qualified, dependable and responsible Machine/Field Technician to provide technical and mechanical support for their two primary locations in Salinas and Watsonville, California.
Although this business has seasonal peaks and valleys, this is a reliable year-round job that focuses on the Salinas and Watsonville area. You are guaranteed 60 hours per week of pay, even if you work 25 hours, for example. In this position, you will keep the equipment running smoothly via preventative maintenance, and you will typically work reasonable hours without many emergency calls. The secret to success here is simple: keep the machines in great working order, be smart and efficient, and get paid for 60 hours per week. Of course, overtime will be paid when it is worked.
Since this job is not based at a single location, it requires someone who is self-motivated and directed, and has the ability to manage their time, priorities, equipment and preventative maintenance schedule. Time is money for these customers, so the company fully supports their technicians in investing in the equipment to keep things running. They’ve learned that success is about keeping the equipment functioning properly, so you can expect to be on-call and quickly respond 7 days per week if necessary. However, if you're really on top of keeping your equipment in great working condition, you should get very few calls! And keep in mind that any work that is beyond the minor fixes in the field will handled by another group.
In addition to a competitive pay rate, you will be part of a weekly commission program that is based on volume through the machines. So again, if you keep the machines running, you will make more money! We think this is a unique employment opportunity for a career-minded individual and it will be rewarding in many ways!
- Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to work independently in a variety of situations
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concreate variables in standardized situations
- Ability to work variable hours (e.g. Seasonal Operations and On-Call requirement 24/7 during the season)
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Proof of insurance and copy of DMV driving record
- Support production efforts with operating equipment that is maintained in a cost-effective manner
- Monitor the Preventive Maintenance program
- Troubleshoot electrical, PLC and mechanical utility equipment problems
- Track and monitor equipment downtime, maintaining optimal efficiencies through rebuilds, preventative maintenance and problem solving issues
- Maintain high standards of quality and safety at all times
- Carry out project management responsibilities for plant improvement projects, equipment manufacture and installation
- Swiftly respond to emergency malfunction calls and requests
- Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators in order to diagnose equipment problems
- Observe the operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose problems and malfunctions
- Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear
- Maintain accurate documentation about repairs and maintenance performed
- Maintain accurate records of parts and materials used
- Partner with operators on a regular basis to reduce downtime and increase efficiencies
- Investigate, research and solve system related problems
- Plan economical and logical work schedule in area of responsibility to maximize efficiency
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Perform maintenance on systems including:
- Preventive Maintenance
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Emergency Repairs
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
- PLC
- Annual Maintenance
- Perform weekly Modified Atmosphere tests on products serviced with company system
- Submit weekly operational reports, and monthly reports of the M.A. tests performed
- Management and responsibility for spare parts and on site material inventory
- Experience with Electro-mechanical and/or automated machinery is preferred (i.e. conveyors, photo-eyes, computerized controllers)
- Computer/software literate: MS Excel and Word, ability to read PLC and VFD codes
- Knowledgeable and experienced in basic mechanical and electronic equipment and machine processes
- Self-motivated and able to work varied hours
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry equipment
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
- Machinery/Equipment trouble shooting skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
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This Job has a $1000 Referral Reward or Signing Bonus! If you would like to discuss this job opportunity in 100% confidentiality with a Joe Produce SearchConsultant, please call Robin or Julie at 855-563-7763, or email them at recruiting@joeproduce.com |
