Maintenance Mechanic - Fresh Maintenance - Shift 1

Maintenance Mechanic

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America's largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh products are available at major retailers across North America.

The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for duties that may involve pipe fitting, boiler making, and insulating, welding, machining, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment. The successful candidate will install, align, and balance new equipment in the departments.

• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment plan for corrective action
• Make necessary corrections and run adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality
• Test equipment to check for proper operation of machinery
• Clear jams and set aside product for inspection and rework
• Try out equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime to ensure proper operation.
• Examine, test, and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using gauges and instruments, record data on appropriate forms
• Make preventive maintenance check and inspections of assigned equipment, report its findings to supervisor and take appropriate action
• Examine defects and analyze spoilage causes where possible to take corrective action
• Analyze and record cause of production delays on daily production report
• Notify the maintenance department or supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions, quality problems, or supplies needed and take corrective action
• Instruct and direct any maintenance trainees assigned
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment, listening for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction
• Discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machines
• Make repairs to machinery in cold storage
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Lies out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
• Other assigned duties and/or projects to support business needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School/GED or one to two years' experience in related field or combination of both education and experience
• Candidates must have a verifiable history of safe vehicle operation and meet company standards for driving eligibility. This includes maintaining a clean driving record, which will be verified through a background check.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness to work rotating shifts on continuous, seven-day cycle
• Ability to pay attention to detail and be thorough when completing work tasks
• Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools
• Ability to read and understand equipment and technical manuals
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during assigned responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of experience in related field

Physical Demands:

• Environmental exposure - cold/wet conditions (40 Fahrenheit or below); will work in the warehouse building as well as ALL facilities (indoor and outdoor).
• Material exposure moving mechanical parts
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, using 3-point contact on a regular basis when assigned to perform work duties.
• Ability to use hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, and handle scanning objects in one position or in a repetitive motion for an extended period.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Hours & Workdays:

Shift 1 Thursday through Monday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.

What We Offer:

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

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

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 Bolthouse Fresh Foods 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 accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: View email address on click.appcast.io for additional support or guidance.

Recruitment Agencies:

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.