Maintenance Technician

Wm Bolthouse Farms • Bakersfield, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs technical maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and installations, following diagrams, sketches, equipment manuals, and manufacturing instructions. The role is responsible for following food safety and quality practices and all work safety guidelines. The position is based in Bakersfield, California, and reports to the Maintenance Manager. The schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on first shift.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience, with a heavy emphasis on safety.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems in industrial settings.
• Ability to read and understand equipment and technical manuals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use hand tools and trade-type tools.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to diverse environments.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Basic knowledge of preventive maintenance on plant equipment, including motors, pumps, conveyors, pneumatic tools, heat exchangers, fluid systems, steam systems, refrigeration, and basic electronics instrumentation.
• Awareness of occupational hazards and standard safety practices and precautions.
• Knowledge of food quality and safety program details and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Trade or technical school.
• Two years of related experience.
• Basic electrical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor to complete repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Locate problems by observing mechanical equipment in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Help verify spare-parts inventories for plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot major and minor malfunctions in plant equipment.
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Communicate with production management about equipment readiness.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Help develop preventive and predictive plans to improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Perform work safely and in compliance with regulatory agencies and company standards.
• Support troubleshooting of low-voltage system problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Group life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Group short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Gym membership discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED