Maintenance Technician II/III - 3rd Shift

Nichols Farms • Hanford, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Nichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio and almond products to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and internationally. Nichols Farms maintains a state-of-the-art processing facility at their corporate headquarters in Hanford, California, employing over 350 employees. Join the Nichols Farms Team in their objective of continued growth. Nichols Farms possesses a strong employee-oriented environment dedicated to training and growth of team members. The Nichols Farms Mission and Vision supports a culture of striving for mutual success of our employees, suppliers and customers through operational excellence and educational development. POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing daily tasks assigned by the Maintenance Department, focusing on maintaining and improving the reliability of plant production assets. This role requires adherence to all SOPs, GMPs, safety protocols, and company standards while ensuring work is performed to a professional standard. As a growth-oriented position, the technician is expected to demonstrate initiative in learning and mastering the electrical and mechanical skills necessary to complete all assigned tasks effectively. Candidates should understand their limitations, remain open to constructive feedback from leads, supervisors, and managers, and continuously work towards enhancing their skill set. By successfully executing these responsibilities, this position contributes to the overall goal of building a World-Class Maintenance Department. SAFETY ABILITY: Promote a "Safety First" culture by adhering to all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hot Work, and Hazard Communication. Promptly report any near misses, injuries, or incidents to the Shift Supervisor, Production Supervisor, or Leads, ensuring proper documentation is completed. QUALITY ABILITY: Perform all duties in accordance with Quality and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) established company policies and procedures. JOB ATTRIBUTES: Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Leadership: Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions. Time Management: Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. Capable of functioning in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting. Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel. Prioritization: Ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks and manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as ability to make presentations. Interpersonal: Ability to effectively build working relationships. Team Involvement: Works effectively with teams and work groups. Actively participates in problem solving and interacts with team and work groups to achieve team and organizational goals. Detail-oriented: Attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Continuous Improvement: Active participant in continuous improvement initiatives and goals. Seeks opportunities to improve self and processes. Critical Thinking: Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weakness of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Active Learning: Understanding of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision-making. Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Requirements

• Technician II should bring at least 3+ years' experience working in an Industrial Maintenance Department.
• Firm understanding of mechanical, electrical, and controls principles with ability to physically demonstrate these to maintenance leadership team.
• Required to complete all assigned tasks by due dates and report to management when these are not completed along with reasons and timeline for follow up to be completed.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all plant personnel and provide training when needed to elevate their personal understanding of equipment.
• Willing to work overtime as assigned by leadership to provide coverage/support for production operations.
• Ability to lift 100lbs occasionally while normally lifting upwards of 50lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to work with outside resources (vendors) as needed.
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in extreme temperatures (hot/cold) as required by the company.
• Be able to confidently explain the current condition of assets and communicate needs to nontechnical employees.
• Participate in annual production training to ensure compliance with Nichols Farms standards and SOPs.
• Work with department leadership to understand and complete all tasks assigned even outside of direct job description.
• Two to four years of practical experience in the maintenance field, preferably in food production setting.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and troubleshooting skills.
• Pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, pumps and gearbox repairs experience.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by the company.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

• Fluent in Spanish and/or English preferred but not required.
• Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license preferred.
• Experience in maintenance support, including welding and understanding of maintenance related processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Completing daily tasks assigned by the Maintenance Department, focusing on maintaining and improving the reliability of plant production assets.
• Adherence to all SOPs, GMPs, safety protocols, and company standards while ensuring work is performed to a professional standard.
• Demonstrate initiative in learning and mastering the electrical and mechanical skills necessary to complete all assigned tasks effectively.
• Promote a "Safety First" culture by adhering to all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Hot Work, and Hazard Communication.
• Promptly report any near misses, injuries, or incidents to the Shift Supervisor, Production Supervisor, or Leads, ensuring proper documentation is completed.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Quality and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) established company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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