Position: Mechanic 3Department: MaintenanceReports To: Maintenance Team LeadSalary Type: hourlyLocation: Irwindale PlantPay: $32.00 an hourPosition Summary:This role will be responsible for supporting production by safely maintaining equipment to produce the highest quality.Diagnose and repair simple and complex manufacturing equipment issues and perform routine maintenance tasks.What if your job had a real impact? By joining Bonduelle, the world leader in ready-to-use plant-based food, you are deciding to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission: "inspire the transition toward a plant-based diet to contribute to people's well being and planet health". Bonduelle is a family-run company of 14,600 people which provides over 100 countries with vegetables. Well established in the United States, our business unit includes 4 production facilities with more than 3,200 associates. We process fresh vegetables, salads and meal solutions with our own brands: Ready Pac Foods® and Bistro®.Join us at Bonduelle to start an adventure where people come first and contribute to a better future through plant-based food!Bonduelle Fresh Americas is a Certified B Corp for a better life. Bonduelle chose B Corporation because of its comprehensive and rigorous standards and its ability to measure a company's governance as well as worker, community, and environmental impact.We aim to make a positive impact on People, Planet and Food, as seen in our global B!Pact objectives. B Corp certification validates our positive impact and tells the world we are part of a community using business as a force for good.Key Responsibilities:Follow good manufacturing practices, personal protective equipment requirements, and safety guidelines.Perform basic mechanical adjustments like tensioning drive belts, conveyor belts, tracking belts and chains.Works safely around moving equipment and conveyors in a wet environmentBe proficient in the use of standard hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, bearing pullers, etc.Perform building mechanical repairs such as overhead door track and panel replacement, concrete work, and chain link repairs.Change motors, pulleys, gear boxes and belting and basic welding skillsPerform simple plumbing repairs such as unclogging drains, replace faucets, and toilet repairs.Troubleshoot simple mechanical systems such as chain drives and pumps. Replace slicer, cutter, dicer blade assemblies and perform necessary adjustments.Read piping diagrams and identify the function of various components for air and water distribution systems.Perform scheduled and emergency repairs on all equipment and building structures (I.e. pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic electrical plumbing )General knowledge of packaging production equipment (scales/baggers.Ability to PM this equipment on own.Read and complete work orders, paperwork, specification books, schematics and manuals.Read and rebuild pneumatic hoists, gearboxes, power drives, centrifugal pumps, and replace mechanical shaft sealsInstall production equipment on elevated platforms.Service and replace pressure and prox switches and photo eyesTroubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems and program at a basic level the automated equipment such as automated scales and packaging machines.Troubleshoot systems up to 480 volts with complicated electrical controls and wire 3 phase motorsProgram Variable frequency drive (VFDs) and read electrical schematics and identify components.Program simple production equipment such as metal detectors and spin dryers.Handle blade housingLock out/Tag out equipment as necessarySafely operate shop equipment such as grinders, cut-off saws, power tools, ladders, etc.Comply with SQF Regulatory ProgramsPerform preventive maintenance and other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications: Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold environmentReading, Writing, Speaking English Preferred Knowledge of GMPs & Safety Guidelines Forklift and scissors lift safetyUse of fire extinguishersOSHA, FDA, and GMP requirementsCleaning and degreasing techniques24 volts to 480-volt electrical safety practicesChain drive sprocket and gearbox ratiosUnderstand efficiencies and downtimeEquipment moving and installationHot-work permit requirementsElectrical testing equipment/toolsAbility to work independently and in team environment Ability to work in fast paced environment, to be crossed trained & multitask in multiple position2-3 years of experience and basic mechanical skillsGED/High School Diploma PreferredPhysical Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
