Reliability Technician III 1st Shift

POM Wonderful•Del Rey, CA

10d

About The Position

The Reliability Technician III, referred to in the job description as the Reliability Mechanic III, oversees and performs maintenance, tooling changes, and equipment setup. The role installs, inspects, repairs, and maintains electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other production or processing systems. The technician may evaluate problematic systems or facilities and determine needed installation or repair work, and may be assigned to the Fresh or Arils Department based on business needs. Safety and quality must be considered in all work, including work overseen by the technician. The position also includes teaching other mechanics maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair skills. The role ensures compliance with company and OSHA safety programs, GMP policies, food-safety procedures, and applicable GFSI, FDA, USDA, FSMA, third-party audit, and company requirements. It involves inspecting work for completeness, notifying a supervisor when assignments or preventive maintenance are ready for inspection, determining needed materials and supplies, transferring equipment between projects, and maintaining routine and preventive maintenance records. The technician also inspects major contractor work and assists as needed to understand new installations or system changes. The position offers compensation of $25.00–$35.00, with final compensation dependent on skills and experience. The posting describes medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) with match eligibility, wellness resources and rewards, career advancement, learning and development, mentorship, continuous-improvement training, and opportunities to support community organizations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or education in a related technical field.
At least two years of education and training beyond high school in general maintenance and repair or a closely related area.
Five years of experience in maintenance operations, including two years in a supervisory or lead capacity; equivalent education, training, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties may be considered.
Ability to install, inspect, repair, and maintain basic electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic, and related systems.
Ability to perform MIG/TIG, stick, and sanitary welding.
Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, precision coupling, drive-belt alignment, bearings, oils, lubrication, and gearboxes.
Experience with chemical water-treatment systems and material-handling equipment such as belt and roller conveyors.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical equipment using test equipment and circuit diagrams, with basic knowledge of motor starters, electrical switchgear, variable-frequency drives, and PLCs.
Ability to work from drawings and blueprints and document material, equipment, and repair records.
Ability to understand complex written and oral instructions.
Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions relevant to assigned duties.
Ability to follow food-safety programs and policies.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with fellow employees, vendors, and contractors.
Ability to perform cleanup and maintenance tasks and update inventories and supplies.

Responsibilities

Oversee and perform maintenance, tooling changes, and equipment setup.
Install, inspect, repair, and maintain electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other related production or processing systems.
Evaluate problematic systems or facilities and determine what installation or repair services are needed.
Teach other mechanics maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work.
Follow company and OSHA safety programs, GMP policies, food-safety procedures, and applicable GFSI, FDA, USDA, FSMA, third-party audit, and company requirements.
Inspect work for completeness and inform the supervisor when assignments or preventive maintenance are complete and ready for inspection.
Determine materials, equipment, and supplies needed for work.
Transfer equipment between projects as necessary.
Keep routine and preventive maintenance records up to date.
Inspect major contractor work on mechanical and related systems and assist as needed to understand new installations or changes.
Perform cleanup and maintenance tasks, update inventories and supplies, and carry out other assigned duties.
Work in the Fresh or Arils Department as assigned based on operational needs.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k) with match eligibility
24/7 online physician consultations
Virtual mental health resources
Life coaching
Employee community groups
Cash rewards for healthy habits
Fitness reimbursements
On-demand fitness videos
Career advancement and internal mobility opportunities
Learning and development resources, leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses
Company-wide mentorship program
Continuous-improvement training
Company-provided funds for charitable donations through Wonderful Giving
Opportunities to participate in community service projects through Wonderful Neighbor