Packaging Technician

Job TitleGeneral Purpose Of The Job: Performs preventive maintenance on all packaging machine equipment.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesExperienced with packaging equipment such as Vertical Form Fill & Seal (Pac Mac /Infinity), X-ray Machine, Metal Detector, Videojet Printers, Data flex, Markem Printers and Stretch Wrap MachinesExperience with conveyors, elevators, shakers, and tape machineCurrent knowledge and experience in Industrial Maintenance and Electrical is a must. Basic knowledge of PLC and the ability to read electrical prints and ladder diagrams plus the ability to understand and trouble shoot problems using electrical wiring diagrams are a MUSTExperience with operation, troubleshooting and programing of various Ishida Scales (Models NZ, RZ.M and R)Knowledge and good understanding of the parts required for the different models of ScalesWork orders, reports, daily work sheets, and written inspection formsEnglish speaking, reading, writing is required. Bi-lingual is a plus but not required.Education And/ Or Experience: Required: I year or more experience in Packaging Mechanic within a produce processing plant or related manufacturer.Skills And QualificationsTeam player who will exceed assigned responsibilities and assist others to reach objectivesNative intellectual curiosity and mental staminaWillingness and ability to work occasional long and sometimes irregular hours including working night shifts, weekends and holiday hours.Able to travel/relocate to and from Yuma, AZ as requiredWork Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to a cold (34-36 degrees F) and wet manufacturing environment, the smell of chlorine and ammonia, outside weather conditions, uneven walking surfaces, heavy machinery, forklift traffic and loud noise.Physical Job Description: