Maintenance Mechanic 3rd shift

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Assistant Manager
• Travel Requirement: None
• Location: Bakersfield, CA
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 3rd shift 10pm-630am
• Employment Category: Full Time - Regular
• Pay Range: $29-$33

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.

Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks . Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health. Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And, SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans.

The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more, please visit

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The primary function of this position is to test, calibrate, install, repair and inspect monitoring and recording devices. Another function is to perform trouble-shooting and preventive maintenance and rebuilds on the same equipment. Another responsibility is to protect the integrity and operation of these devices. Technician must follow established performance levels and product quality standards. The Instrumentation Technician will monitor and communicate operating shift activities with supervision as well as the other shift's and departments. Performing preventive maintenance and suggesting predictive maintenance repairs to reduce business unit downtime will be the continuous improvement tasks for this position.

JOB DUTIES:

• Proficiency on different Instrument, communication and calibration protocols like 4-20 mA, 0-10 VDC , Hart Communicator , PID tuning and calibration. 3-15 PSI I/P's and a proficient knowledge of CCP's
• Coordinating electrical and instrument plans between three shifts of instrument control technicians performing technical maintenance and repairs on equipment as well as installations
• Assist in creating and verifying current spare parts inventories for plant equipment
• Assist in managing and reducing repair costs
• Ensure scheduled work assignments are completed in a timely manner and required documentation completed.
• Responsible for opening/closing and completing work orders for repairs
• Installs, maintains, repairs, overhauls, calibrates and tests a wide variety of industrial instrumentation that record, indicate, control and regulate level, flow, pressure, temperature, position and water analysis
• Troubleshoots telemetry and process controller hardware
• Maintains a functional knowledge of the operation of the telemetry system software and hardware
• Makes periodic preventative maintenance inspections of all metering control instruments, diagnosing existing or potential trouble;
• Cleans, lubricates, calibrates and adjusts as conditions of all metering control instruments as indicated
• Plan, install and place into service new metering controlling and recording devices, calibrating as required, and extend or connect related electrical circuits when needed
• Support the calibration of test apparatus and equipment and recordkeeping of said equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree in related field; or four (4+) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of database software, Intranet and Internet software, WMS Warehouse Management Systems
• Experience in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word and Access
• Proven, reliable work history

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with a diverse employee population and with internal/external customers in an effective, professional manner
• Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze and interpret common /technical journals and drawings /diagrams, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to manage multiple projects/repairs simultaneously, set priorities, pro-actively resolve challenges in a fast paced, high pressure environment
• Excellent conflict resolution skills, diplomacy, and tact

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in a fast paced, high volume food production/manufacturing facility
• Prior working knowledge of OSHA, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA, USDA and EPA regulations
• Knowledge of JDE software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May be required to walk, sit, stand, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to lift and/or move 50+ lbs.
• Occasional exposure to cold (34 degrees) or sub-zero temperatures

WHAT WE OFFER plus more!

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible team members and families.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Gym Membership Discounts

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.


REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Generous Brands does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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3rd shift (10pm-630am) when business requires overtime and weekends will be mandatory.