Mechanic

Title: Mechanic
Salary Range: $30.00
Status: Non-Exempt
Days/Shifts: 2nd Shift, Monday - Sunday
Location: Salinas, CA
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
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GENERAL DISCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Work with processing equipment, dryers, conveyors, and water chillers. Rebuild food machinery such as dewatering shakers and dry shakers. Replace seals on water pumps. Repair conveyor belts. Repair lacings on belts, belt tracking, change bearings. Maintain air-compressor, air-dryer. Maintain chilled water temperatures. Help change water in tanks as required by QA or production personnel. Safeguard manufacturing equipment to maintain operating efficiencies and ensure maximum production capability. preventative maintenance. Repair or replace malfunctioning equipment. Maintain a daily record of time and parts involved with assignments.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Follow all safety and GMP requirements and perform repairs as needed for safety issues and concerns.
• Complete Work Orders assignments given in a timely manner.

• Setup, repair and maintain Vertical Form Fill and Seal (VFFS) packaging equipment, Clamshell packaging lines, Ishida Scales, Multivac, Poseal and Packaging area bag and case coders.
• Perform major Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities.
• Perform major Preventive/Corrective Maintenance (PM/CM) activities on Turatti dryers.
• Utilize excellent electrical skills and knowledge in electrical/electronics (PLCs, A/C and D/C motors and drives, control logic, schematics, and troubleshooting).
• Diagnose complex mechanical problems.
• Improve efficiency and initiate continuous improvement efforts.
• Complete Work Orders and Dalys PMs and close them on MP2.
• Ensure completion of basic maintenance projects.
• Setup, Work with and maintain in good working condition the process water treatment system (SmartWash). Must be able maintain and calibrate PH and Free Chlorine sensors install and troubleshoot entire (SmartWash) system.
• Set up and maintain Raytec optical sorters.
• Work in cross-functional teams to maximize plant efficiencies.
• Be on the floor 90% of the shift

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to learn and understand and troubleshoot problems using electrical wiring diagrams and multimeters (schematics).
• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics. Strong reading and math skills.
• Knowledge and practical application experience in electrical/electronics, PLCs, A/C and D/D motors, drives and controls.
• Extensive experience with gear motors, pumps, & pneumatics.
• Knowledge of CMMS (MP2).
• Comprehensive knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics troubleshooting and repair.
• Must have knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform maintenance on electrical controls, adjustable motor drives, conveyors, automatic stretch wrapping equipment, and switch gears.
• Willingness to work shift work, variable start times, including overtime, and weekends (as scheduled).
• Basic understanding of machinery and electronics, start/stop procedures, purpose, function, and recognition of machine failure.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and continuously meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to use Computer Excel, Word and Powe point
• Literate in English and or Spanish. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to use a handheld scanning device such as, hold the device, follow screen prompts and instructions, and push buttons on the device.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of experience in packaging activities.
• Requires 3-5 years of previous experience as an Electrician or Maintenance Mechanic (electrical, mechanical, and electronic equipment).
• Experience and knowledge of Ishida scales, tray fillers, proseal and Multivac Turatty system
• Experience and knowledge of Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting Procedures.
• Computer skills with email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint preferred

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish  
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish  
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)