Machinest

Schwan's Company • Fullerton, CA

2h • $39 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Machinest position within a growing food manufacturing company, known for popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, Freschetta® pizza, Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts, and bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. The role offers opportunities for advancement and involves ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, performing major repairs, construction, fabrication, and installation of new plant equipment. The Machinest will also be responsible for training lower-level maintenance employees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 5+ years of related experience
• Advanced mechanical knowledge, electrical and basic to advanced building skills
• Ability to read and interpret safety documents, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Experience with high-speed manufacturing equipment
• Ability to complete work orders and enter the required paperwork into a computer
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to communicate in a professional manner with co-workers and supervisors
• Must be able to lift up to ninety (90) lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred
• Operating knowledge of machine shop related equipment, CNC programming and welding experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on conveyor systems and production machines; troubleshoot malfunctions
• Setup and tear down equipment; performs major repairs, construction, fabrication, and installation of new plant equipment
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Remove defective parts by dismantling components using hoists and hand and power tools
• Performs minor to major maintenance repairs including lifting positioning and fastening objects using hand tools and power tools and welding on food equipment to food safe specifications
• Perform advanced maintenance duties using hoists and hand and power tools such as reading mechanical schematics, cut & key a shaft, broach a sprocket, change gear head, weld stainless metal, use a metal sheer, use a metal bender, cut & crimp ends on hydraulic hose and cut & lace belting
• Help control downtime by informing production workers of routine maintenance techniques, monitoring compliance
• Use SAP to document and communicate with operations
• Work in a safe manner with a sense of urgency while maintaining a safe and orderly work area
• Participate in and successfully complete management-assigned training directed at increasing job-related trade skills
• Responsible for the training of lower-level maintenance employees in keeping all equipment in good repair and regularly serviced
• Performs fabrication of equipment used for processing and packaging such as fabricating guards, doors, and steps, using a lathe for shaft and sprocket creation, and fabricate air cylinder mounts, sensor mounts, and conveyors
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required; including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots

Benefits

• Weekly Friday pay
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
• 3 Health Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 2 Vision Plans
• Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Numerous company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees