Seamer Mechanic – Angelus/Continental Specialist

Juanita's Foods•Los Angeles, CA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: The Maintenance Seamer Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, adjusting, troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling a variety of can seamers to ensure they operate safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. Key equipment includes Angelus 61H and Continental 2003 seamers. This role also serves as a Line Mechanic for additional plant equipment in the Filling Room and related areas, including fillers, conveyors, cooking tanks, sterilizers, basket loaders/unloaders, labelers, packers, and palletizers. The role involves mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and steam systems and requires a strong focus on seam integrity and food safety. Duties cover equipment set-up, changeovers, preventive and emergency maintenance, fabrication, installations, and addressing quality and safety issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Completion of formal Seamer School training required.
Minimum 5 years of experience as a manufacturing line mechanic, preferably in the food industry.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience working with can seamers and fillers, specifically Angelus and Continental seamers.
Seamer training certificates for Angelus 61H and Continental 2003 models.
Proficient in manual and scope-based seam teardown inspections, including documentation.
Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and pump systems.
Skilled in lubrication practices for industrial equipment.
Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) procedures.
Experience in high-speed manufacturing environments.
Able to interpret and work from manufacturer manuals and equipment specifications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Basic computer proficiency, including email, internet, spreadsheets, and CMMS software.
Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends, and extended hours based on production needs.
Work is primarily performed in a manufacturing plant with exposure to noise, temperature fluctuations, and industrial chemicals.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, pulling, and lifting.
Regular use of hand tools requiring gripping and repetitive motion.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely.

Nice To Haves

Electrical troubleshooting experience is a plus.
Welding and fabrication experience (minimum 3 years) is a plus.
Forklift and high lift certifications are a plus.
Solid understanding of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance practices.
Capable of reading and interpreting mechanical diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

Perform all job duties in a safe and food-safe manner, following GMPs and company safety policies.
Set up, start up, monitor, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and lubricate equipment during assigned shift.
Key Equipment Includes: Can Seamers: Angelus 61H and Continental 2003, ensuring seam specs are met.
Filling Room & Sterilization Equipment: Hydraulic dumpers, meat conveyors, dicers, metal detectors, meat/corn/broth fillers, check weighers, can conveyors, ink jet printers, cooking tanks, sterilizers, basket conveyors, loaders/unloaders, pumps, depalletizers.
Packaging Equipment: Can dryers, X-ray machines, can and case labelers, case packers/printers/conveyors, palletizers.
Perform seam teardowns every 3 hours using manual and scope methods; document findings and take corrective action as needed.
Complete changeovers on seamers, fillers, and empty can lines as required.
Conduct deep overhauls and rebuild gearboxes/drives as needed using OEM documentation.
Carry out preventive maintenance (PM) and repetitive work orders per schedule; ensure proper documentation.
Disassemble and reassemble equipment for sanitation.
Modify or install equipment and support capital and improvement projects with the Engineering team.
Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage all PMs and work orders.
Collaborate with the Planner/Scheduler to update and maintain work order schedules.
Communicate key updates to the Maintenance Supervisor and Lead; support Operations Leads during equipment adjustments or line issues.
Work with the Parts Coordinator to ensure availability of critical parts; properly sign out all items per maintenance policy and generate part requests as needed.
Ensure all product contact surfaces are protected during work; complete proper cleanup after each task.
Account for and clean all parts, tools, and debris after each job.
Promptly complete all required documentation and reports.
Immediately report equipment malfunctions or unsafe conditions to the Supervisor.
Maintain professional conduct with team members, contractors, and other departments.
Take initiative to resolve issues and make sound decisions when appropriate.
Train other mechanics on seamer maintenance, seam inspections, and related activities.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, high lifts, and other company vehicles after certification through Juanita’s Foods.
Provide personal hand tools as required for the role.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (email, paper, boards, etc.).