Maintenance Mechanic - Fresh Maintenance - Shift 2

NEW CARROT FARMS LLC•Bakersfield, CA

5d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America. Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for duties that may involve pipe fitting, boiler making, and insulating, welding, machining, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment. The successful candidate will install, align, and balance new equipment in the departments.

Requirements

High School/GED or one to two years’ experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.
Willingness to work rotating shifts on continuous, seven-day cycle
Ability to pay attention to detail and be thorough when completing work tasks
Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools
Ability to read and understand equipment and technical manuals
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during assigned responsibilities

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of experience in related field

Responsibilities

Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment plan for corrective action
Make necessary corrections and run adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality
Test equipment to check for proper operation of machinery
Clear jams and set aside product for inspection and rework
Try out equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime to ensure proper operation.
Examine, test, and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using gauges and instruments, record data on appropriate forms
Make preventive maintenance check and inspections of assigned equipment, report its findings to supervisor and take appropriate action
Examine defects and analyze spoilage causes where possible to take corrective action
Analyze and record cause of production delays on daily production report
Notify the maintenance department or supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions, quality problems, or supplies needed and take corrective action
Instruct and direct any maintenance trainees assigned
Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment, listening for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction
Discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machines
Make repairs to machinery in cold storage
Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts
Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
Lies out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment
Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
Other assigned duties and/or projects to support business needs.