Machine Operator - Manufacturing Machine Shop - Shift 1

NEW CARROT FARMS LLC•Bakersfield, CA

5h•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This position will report to the Supervisor and is a Full-Time Regular, Non-Exempt role on Shift 1. The pay range is $18.00 - $23.50. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, they employ 1,600 individuals and are one of North America's largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots. They also supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

Requirements

High school/GED, or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility.
Maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a machine shop or roller shop environment.
Mechanical aptitude and/or relevant mechanical experience.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Supporting the refurbishment of plant rollers, including the installation and removal of belting.
Removal and replacement of damaged bearings on shafts using a hydraulic press, torches, and plasma cutters.
Straightening of rollers to required specifications.
Unloading materials from delivery trucks using a forklift.
Assisting with cutting metal, plastic, and other materials in the saw area.
Supplying the machine shop and fabricators with materials required for parts, assemblies, plant operations, and inventory.
Supporting the maintenance of shop machinery and equipment throughout the facility.
Providing general assistance within the shop as needed.
Examine and inspect work rollers.
Interpret specifications, including blueprints, to determine construction requirements and plan procedures.
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision rollers.
Monitor machining processes on various shop equipment.
Measure, examine, and test completed rollers to identify defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as tape measures, micrometers, and calipers.
Review blueprints, drawings, and engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate roller products.
Maintain quality control for all parts, operations, and job sequences.
Perform other duties as assigned.