Maintenance Mechanic - Fresh Maintenance - Shift 2

New Carrot Farms•Bakersfield, CA

2d•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.

Requirements

High School/GED or one to two years’ experience in a related field or a 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 a 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 a related field.

Responsibilities

Install, align, and balance new equipment in the departments.
Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and 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, and record data on appropriate forms.
Make preventive maintenance checks and inspections of assigned equipment, report findings to supervisor, and take appropriate action.
Examine defects and analyze spoilage causes where possible to take corrective action.
Analyze and record the cause of production delays on the 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 problems 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.
Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
Other assigned duties and/or projects to support business needs.