Label Line Mechanic

Labeling Mechanic

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation's discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are seeking a Labeling Mechanic to be responsible for installing, setting up, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining labeling-line machinery and related production equipment within a cannery and food processing facility. Equipment may include can labelers, coding and date-marking equipment, conveyors, case packers, palletizers, motors, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and other mechanical or electrical components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspects, installs, sets up, adjusts, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains can-labeling machinery and related production equipment.
• Observes machinery while in operation and listens for unusual sounds to identify equipment malfunctions or potential mechanical failures.
• Responds promptly to labeling-line breakdowns and performs repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-related problems.
• Dismantles machinery and equipment to gain access to and remove defective or worn components.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred; technical certification preferred.
• Associate degree, apprenticeship, technical-school certification, or equivalent training in industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, electrical technology, welding, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related industrial-maintenance or mechanical experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial facility is required or strongly preferred.
• Experience in food processing, canning, packaging, or labeling operations is highly preferred.
• Experience with can labelers, conveyors, case packers, palletizers, coding equipment, and related packaging-line equipment is preferred.

Benefits:

• Pension & Supplemental 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary products available
• Convenient location, 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver
• Free parking

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify If You Have the Right to Work, Don't Let Anyone Take It Away We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.