Maintenance Technician

About the role

This position reports to the Maintenance Manager. Location: Bakersfield, CA. Full-time regular, non-exempt. Travel requirement: none.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor in the execution of repairs and preventive maintenance
• Locate source of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Help verify spare parts inventories for plant equipment
• Troubleshoot major and minor malfunctions in plant equipment
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Communicate with production management on all equipment readiness
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Help develop preventive and predictive plans to increase overall equipment effectiveness
• Exercise good judgment by performing work safely and in compliance with regulatory agencies as well as company standards
• Provide support troubleshooting problems in low-voltage system
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Additional Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience, heavy emphasis on safety
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems, industrial areas
• Ability to read and understand equipment and technical manuals
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to diverse environments

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience in lieu of education
• Basic knowledge in preventive maintenance on all plant equipment (motors, pumps, conveyors, pneumatic tools, heat exchangers, fluid systems, steam systems, refrigeration, heat exchangers, and basic electronics instrumentation)
• Self-awareness of occupational hazards and standard safety practices/precautions
• Knowledge of Food Quality and Safety program details and responsibilities
• Ability to read and understand equipment and technical manuals

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade or technical school
• 2 years of related experience
• Basic electrical experience

Physical Demands & Environmental Hazards

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in freezer and cold, wet or humid conditions
• Exposure to noisy, wet and humid work environment, cold temperatures (34°F or below)
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
• Material exposure, moving mechanical parts and equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.)