Maintenance Mechanic 3rd shift

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. The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California and the Greater Chicago Area.

About the role

This position reports to the Assistant Manager, is located in Bakersfield, CA, and is classified as non-exempt under the FLSA. The role is a full-time, regular position on the 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM).

Responsibilities

• Test, calibrate, install, repair, and inspect monitoring and recording devices.
• Perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and rebuilds on equipment to protect its integrity and operation.
• Follow established performance levels and product quality standards.
• Monitor and communicate operating shift activities with supervision and other shifts/departments.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce business unit downtime.
• Demonstrate proficiency with various instrument, communication, and calibration protocols (e.g., 4-20 mA, 0-10 VDC, Hart Communicator, PID tuning and calibration, 3-15 PSI I/P’s).
• Coordinate electrical and instrument plans between shifts of instrument control technicians.
• Perform technical maintenance, repairs, and installations on equipment.
• 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 with required documentation.
• Open, close, and complete work orders for repairs.
• Install, maintain, repair, overhaul, calibrate, and test industrial instrumentation for level, flow, pressure, temperature, position, and water analysis.
• Troubleshoot telemetry and process controller hardware.
• Maintain functional knowledge of telemetry system software and hardware.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance inspections, diagnose issues, and clean, lubricate, calibrate, and adjust metering control instruments.
• Plan, install, and place into service new metering, controlling, and recording devices, including calibration and extending or connecting related electrical circuits.
• Support calibration of test apparatus and equipment, including recordkeeping.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in a related field; or four (4+) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of database software, intranet, internet software, and WMS (Warehouse Management Systems).
• Experience with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, and Access.
• Proven, reliable work history.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse employee population and internal/external customers.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze and interpret technical journals, drawings/diagrams, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/repairs simultaneously, set priorities, and 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.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA, USDA, and EPA regulations.
• Knowledge of JDE software.

Physical Demands

• May require walking, sitting, standing, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Ability to lift and/or move 50+ lbs.
• Occasional exposure to cold (34°F) or sub-zero temperatures.

Pay

$29–$34 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Group life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Group short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Gym membership discounts.