Maintenance Technician I, Packaging

The Wonderful Company•Bakersfield, CA

4d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position is based in Delano, CA. The Maintenance Technician I will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, and will be responsible for understanding the operation, assisting with setup, and performing minor mechanical repairs to packaging equipment, including Baggers, Printers, CSMAs, Weighers, and Box Formers. The role involves learning and growth, with the expectation to assist all team members on the Maintenance Mechanic Team for support and personal development.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Individual must be able to read, analyze, interpret, and present out general business items to groups of coworkers, managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Employee must possess ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Stand and/or walk for up to 12 hour shift
Drive vehicles
Climb on a ladder or scaffolding to heights in excess of 10’, balance, and work above the shoulders frequently
Bend/stoop, kneel, crouch, and squat frequently for extended periods of time
Use both hands for frequent grasping and occasional fine manipulation and fingering
Occasionally carry and lift up to 50 pounds above the shoulders
Occasionally push or pull various items, such as equipment, filters, motors, tools, and compressors pumps up to 75 pounds
Work at heights
Tolerate required personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, work gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, dust masks, and safety harnesses on a continuous basis

Nice To Haves

Technical degree and three years or more of related experience and/or training in a production/manufacturing environment is preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Responsibilities

Ensures self and coworkers are compliant with all safety rules and regulations (LOTO, fall protection, hot work, etc.)
Provide and assist in the operation of the Baggers, Printers, CSMAs, Weighers and Box Formers
Perform uptime and downtime inspections, lubrications, predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance on a regular basis to ensure proper performance
Learns how to troubleshoot and repair all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on Baggers, Printers, CSMAs, Weighers and Box Formers
Collaborates with Operators to ensure equipment runs and operates at the highest efficiencies
Assist training and development to operators and other team members
Research system and component specifications using equipment manuals, schematics, parts breakdowns, online information, and vendor communication
Dismantle and reassemble complex pieces of machinery in an efficient, precise and reliable manner
Creates work requests, work orders, and request parts in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and documents details of work performed
Escalate technical, procedural, and personnel related issues to direct lead or supervisor as necessary
Performs other assigned duties and projects
Assist Packaging Specialist on repairs and improvements to equipment
Will be responsible for response and clearing Bin Jams in area of responsibility
Minor rebuild and preparation of rollers. i.e. replacement of bearings, shafts, and sprockets.