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Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift
CA - Irwindale
Utilize Your Strong Electromechanical Skills to Support Equipment Installation, Repair and Maintenance at a Large Facility Producing Healthy Foods
Enjoy a Positive Culture, Competitive Pay and Benefits, and More at a Company Driven by Strong Values
Top reasons to build your maintenance technician career with Bonduelle Fresh Americas. You will:
- Work as an important member of a skilled maintenance team.
- Enjoy a positive, team-oriented culture.
- Build your skills and experience by working on a variety of equipment (electrical systems, mechanical components, PLCs, hydraulics and more).
- Earn opportunities to advance.
- Support the production of healthy, sustainable foods.
- Work a 1st shift (beginning at 5 AM) or 2nd shift (beginning at 1:30 PM).
- Choose Kaiser or BCBS for healthcare benefits, which start the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
- Enjoy a company matched 401(k) the first of the month after 60 days of employment, tuition reimbursement and more.
The Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent; associate degree in Electronics Technology or another relevant focus, equivalent certification or completion of an accredited apprenticeship preferred
- 5 years of experience in the electronics field including a minimum of 2 years of experience working as a maintenance technician
- At least 2 years of experience working in a high-volume food manufacturing (preferred), industrial manufacturing or similar environment Quick question for you - click here
- Proven electromechanical skills
- Functional knowledge of mechanical components (valves, pipe fittings, bearings, motors, gearboxes, etc.)
- Basic skills and knowledge of PLC systems (ideally Allen Bradley and Siemens) and hydraulic equipment (packaging and sealing machinery); knowledge of automation equipment is a plus
- Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in mechanical systems
- Ability to read and understand electronic and electrical schematics
- Solid computer skills including basic Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work both independently and as a strong team member, completing objectives efficiently
- Ability to work a rotating (6 days on 1 off, followed by 4 days on and 3 off) first or second shift including weekends and overtime. Quick question for you - click here
- Willingness to work in a refrigerated (34°F) environment Quick question for you - click here
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, as Maintenance Technician, your primary responsibilities will be to proactively troubleshoot, diagnose and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and plant support equipment. Daily you will interact with leadership, Production and Quality Assurance team members, and other maintenance technicians to meet an overall mission to maximize plant output, efficiency, quality and safety. Your duties will be performed in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment where team members are involved with overhauling existing and installing new equipment.
Your time will typically be split between equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting and debugging (30%), equipment repairs including automated mechanical equipment, motor controls, electronic boards, control circuits, etc. (30%), routine preventative maintenance including cleaning and lubricating equipment according to pre-set standards (30%) and project work, such as working with Engineering on equipment modification (10%). Specifically, you will:
- Identify, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical problems on plant facility and production equipment; performing emergency troubleshooting and repairs as needed.
- Perform preventative maintenance and document maintenance concerns/resolutions; provide action plans and status reports as needed.
- Complete work orders.
- Recognize and correct potential equipment failure or unsafe conditions.
- Performing tear downs, set-up of equipment.
- Inspect, operate and/or test the facility's equipment to diagnose issues; dismantle the equipment, machines or facility to access and remove defective parts; diagnose problems utilizing blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs as necessary.
- Ensure that all work performed meets required codes (OSHA, City and Federal) and is in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
About Us
Bonduelle Fresh Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bonduelle (BON.PA), and home of the
Ready Pac Foods brand. For over 45 years, Ready Pac Foods has been a leader in offering the most innovative fresh food products to consumers around the world. With four processing facilities throughout the U.S., we focus on fresh vegetables, salads and fresh meal solutions for the Americas. We manufacture a complete range of products featuring fresh produce and protein under the company’s Ready Pac Foods®, Bistro®, Ready Snax®, Cool Cuts®, elevĀte™ and Bonduelle Fresh Picked™ brands.
Utilize Your Strong Electromechanical Skills to Support Equipment Installation, Repair and Maintenance at a Large Facility Producing Healthy Foods
Enjoy a Positive Culture, Competitive Pay and Benefits, and More at a Company Driven by Strong Values
Top reasons to build your maintenance technician career with Bonduelle Fresh Americas. You will:
- Work as an important member of a skilled maintenance team.
- Enjoy a positive, team-oriented culture.
- Build your skills and experience by working on a variety of equipment (electrical systems, mechanical components, PLCs, hydraulics and more).
- Earn opportunities to advance.
- Support the production of healthy, sustainable foods.
- Work a 1st shift (beginning at 5 AM) or 2nd shift (beginning at 1:30 PM).
- Choose Kaiser or BCBS for healthcare benefits, which start the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
- Enjoy a company matched 401(k) the first of the month after 60 days of employment, tuition reimbursement and more.
The Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent; associate degree in Electronics Technology or another relevant focus, equivalent certification or completion of an accredited apprenticeship preferred
- 5 years of experience in the electronics field including a minimum of 2 years of experience working as a maintenance technician
- At least 2 years of experience working in a high-volume food manufacturing (preferred), industrial manufacturing or similar environment Quick question for you - click here
- Proven electromechanical skills
- Functional knowledge of mechanical components (valves, pipe fittings, bearings, motors, gearboxes, etc.)
- Basic skills and knowledge of PLC systems (ideally Allen Bradley and Siemens) and hydraulic equipment (packaging and sealing machinery); knowledge of automation equipment is a plus
- Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in mechanical systems
- Ability to read and understand electronic and electrical schematics
- Solid computer skills including basic Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work both independently and as a strong team member, completing objectives efficiently
- Ability to work a rotating (6 days on 1 off, followed by 4 days on and 3 off) first or second shift including weekends and overtime. Quick question for you - click here
- Willingness to work in a refrigerated (34°F) environment Quick question for you - click here
The Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, as Maintenance Technician, your primary responsibilities will be to proactively troubleshoot, diagnose and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and plant support equipment. Daily you will interact with leadership, Production and Quality Assurance team members, and other maintenance technicians to meet an overall mission to maximize plant output, efficiency, quality and safety. Your duties will be performed in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment where team members are involved with overhauling existing and installing new equipment.
Your time will typically be split between equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting and debugging (30%), equipment repairs including automated mechanical equipment, motor controls, electronic boards, control circuits, etc. (30%), routine preventative maintenance including cleaning and lubricating equipment according to pre-set standards (30%) and project work, such as working with Engineering on equipment modification (10%). Specifically, you will:
- Identify, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical problems on plant facility and production equipment; performing emergency troubleshooting and repairs as needed.
- Perform preventative maintenance and document maintenance concerns/resolutions; provide action plans and status reports as needed.
- Complete work orders.
- Recognize and correct potential equipment failure or unsafe conditions.
- Performing tear downs, set-up of equipment.
- Inspect, operate and/or test the facility's equipment to diagnose issues; dismantle the equipment, machines or facility to access and remove defective parts; diagnose problems utilizing blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs as necessary.
- Ensure that all work performed meets required codes (OSHA, City and Federal) and is in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
About Us
Bonduelle Fresh Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bonduelle (BON.PA), and home of the
Ready Pac Foods brand. For over 45 years, Ready Pac Foods has been a leader in offering the most innovative fresh food products to consumers around the world. With four processing facilities throughout the U.S., we focus on fresh vegetables, salads and fresh meal solutions for the Americas. We manufacture a complete range of products featuring fresh produce and protein under the company’s Ready Pac Foods®, Bistro®, Ready Snax®, Cool Cuts®, elevĀte™ and Bonduelle Fresh Picked™ brands.
