Journey-Level Maintenance Mechanic

Pacific Coast Producers • Woodland, CA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a farmer-owned agricultural cooperative, is seeking a Journey-Level Maintenance Mechanic for its Woodland, California Distribution Center. The new 500,000-square-foot facility supports packaging, labeling, and distribution for retail and foodservice customers. This full-time, on-site position pays $41 per hour and is represented by a seniority-based Collective Bargaining Agreement. The mechanic must be available for first or second shift, with occasional weekend and overtime hours as needed.

The role builds, installs, maintains, repairs, and overhauls machinery and pipe systems. The mechanic diagnoses equipment problems, works from technical drawings and instructions, fabricates and assembles parts, positions and anchors machinery, and tests and times equipment. Responsibilities also include directing crews on label lines and performing or overseeing repairs and adjustments to keep equipment operating.

PCP describes itself as a farmer-owned cooperative with more than 50 years of operation. The company offers eligible employees benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans including a defined-benefit pension, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, and life insurance. This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Significant relevant industrial experience of 5 or more years.
• Availability to work first or second shift and weekends as needed.
• Reliable attendance and ability to maintain excellent attendance.
• Commitment to safety and food safety, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Possess and use personal hand tools.
• Basic fabrication capability and fundamental knowledge and experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and plumbing.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, motion control systems, and HVAC systems.
• At least basic computer knowledge.
• Certified ability to operate or drive a forklift (industrial lift truck).
• Ability to create and review machine drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, maintain, and overhaul equipment, pipe systems, and machinery.
• Organize and direct crews on label lines, keeping equipment such as label machines and automatic casers running.
• Make or direct necessary repairs and adjustments, including cleaning and oiling equipment.
• Observe mechanical systems and test and measure equipment to identify problems and determine root causes.
• Read and follow sketches, prints, and operating instructions.
• Check materials and parts and prepare requisitions.
• Lay out and work from blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and drawings.
• Cut and form parts and assemble them to construct machinery and equipment.
• Locate, line up, and anchor machinery.
• Test and time machinery.
• Perform welding, including heliarc and stainless-steel welding.
• Occasionally operate machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan for eligible employees.
• Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement, per the CBA contract.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance.
• Reliable year-round work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed