Maintenance Mechanic Level 1

The Pictsweet Company • Santa Maria, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Pictsweet Company is growing! A 4th generation family owned company established in 1945, Pictsweet is a frozen vegetable producer with agricultural roots. We are hiring a Maintenace Mechanic in our Santa Maria, CA facility. Maintains and repairs all aspects of the packaging line. Operates and troubleshoots packaging machines.

Requirements

• Must have three years or more of related mechanical experience and/or education.
• Must be able to communicate well, both verbally and written, with management and co-workers.
• Having the ability to read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings, and equipment manuals to determine proper work procedures.
• Being willing to receive training and certification for the following: forklift, man lifts, cranes, rigging, and overhead cranes, etc.
• Being willing to weld Stainless Steel and other metals utilizing TIG, MIG, Arc and Oxy-acetylene welding.
• Ability to work and participate in a team-based environment.
• Cleaning and maintaining tools, equipment, neat work areas, shops, vehicles, storage areas, etc.
• Must be willing to work any shift and/or any day of the week.
• Must be able to work regularly in a cold and wet area, and be able to lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Stands for prolonged periods, normally not exceeding 10 hours daily.

Responsibilities

• Working with mechanical packaging and other associated equipment.
• Meet production quota.
• Requests and monitors inventory to ensure proper parts supply.
• Troubleshoot and repair air, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs packaging equipment as needed.
• Assists manager and other mechanics with projects that arise throughout the plant
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures, which include SOP’s, Employee Handbook, Food Safety and Quality Procedures, Food Quality Policies, GMP Handbook, HACCP, and Pictsweet Safety Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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