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Maintenance Mechanic

Company Description

Wonderful Citrus is America's largest integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementine/mandarin, navel and Valencia oranges; lemons; limes; grapefruits; and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus owns, cultivates and harvests more than 58,000 acres of fresh citrus and ships around the world each year to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across America under the flagship consumer brands of Wonderful Halos mandarins and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red grapefruit.

Job Description

Overview:

The Maintenance Mechanic will perform preventative/predictive maintenance, repairs and improvements on industrial equipment in an automated food processing facility while keeping a high regard for employee safety, food quality and machine efficiency.

Here’s what you’ll do:

Ensures self and coworkers are compliant with all safety rules and regulations (LOTO, fall protection, hot work, etc.)
Perform uptime and downtime inspections, lubrications, and preventative maintenance
Utilize predictive technologies such as thermal imaging, vibration analysis, and ultrasonics to gain an understanding of machine condition and estimated lifespan
Troubleshoot and perform corrective work on all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems within the facility
Identify and execute improvements on equipment, documentation, work systems, and processes
Collaborates with different levels of employees in various departments of the facility through face-to-face, telephone, email, and radio communications.
Provide training and development to operators and other maintenance personnel
Research system and component specifications using equipment manuals, schematics, parts breakdowns, online information, and vendor communication
Dismantle and reassemble complex pieces of machinery in an efficient, precise and reliable manner
Operates cutting, welding, and various other fabrication equipment to cut, form, and/or join materials
Creates/modifies work orders in Computerized Maintenance Management System, and documents details of work performed
Escalate technical, procedural, and personnel related issues to direct lead or supervisor as necessary
Work with moral integrity on a consistent basis
Must be open to work off shifts and a rotating 4x10 schedule

Qualifications

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Technical degree and three years or more of related experience and/or training in a production/manufacturing environment is preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. $29.00-$34.60

Additional Information

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com.

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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What You Should Know About Maintenance Mechanic, The Wonderful Company

At Wonderful Citrus in Delano, CA, we’re on the lookout for a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our dynamic team. As America's largest grower, shipper, and packer of fresh citrus, including delicious mandarins and vibrant grapefruits, we’re committed to quality and efficiency in everything we do. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will play a crucial role in keeping our automated food processing facility running smoothly. You’ll be performing preventative and predictive maintenance, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies to assess machine conditions, and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Your attention to safety and operational improvements will ensure that our high standards for employee welfare, food quality, and productivity are consistently met. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across different departments, providing training and support while maintaining comprehensive documentation of your work. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and ideally three years or more of experience in a similar role. Join us in our mission to deliver fresh citrus to consumers worldwide and grow your career with a company that values integrity and community involvement. Apply today and become part of something special!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Maintenance Mechanic Role at The Wonderful Company

What are the main responsibilities of a Maintenance Mechanic at Wonderful Citrus?

At Wonderful Citrus, a Maintenance Mechanic's primary responsibilities include performing preventative and predictive maintenance on industrial equipment, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Additionally, you'll need to provide training to operators and maintain detailed records of your work in our Computerized Maintenance Management System.