Maintenance Technician

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the:Maintenance Manager
• Travel Requirement: None
• Location: Torrance CA
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1stshift 7am-330pm
• Employment Category: Full Time - Regular
• Pay Range: $32 - $42

Generous Brandsis 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 Farmsis 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. To learn more please visit .

WHAT YOULL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing technical maintenance repairs troubleshooting malfunctions following diagrams sketches equipment manuals and manufacturing instructions and installations. Maintenance Technician is responsible for following all food safety quality practices and all work safety guidelines.

• Adhere to all safety standards set by Health-Ade and OSHA
• Resolves day-to-day technical problems on the production lines. Inspect test diagnose repair and maintains production equipment machinery or instruments to ensure that it functions reliably and complies with process specifications.
• Conduct work orders and address issues as they arise at all company locations; identify find and check out parts as needed from storeroom; Operate forklift genie boom and scissor lift as needed to complete work orders
• Complete preventive maintenance work orders as assigned and recommend revisions to improve reliability
• Communicates machine improvement suggestions equipment requiring maintenance training opportunities or operational/safety concerns to the supervisor when appropriate
• Utilizes the CMMS to create manage and document all work; Reviews the written quality of Maintenance Work Orders to ensure explanations are complete and accurate
• Compiles shift information to lead shift pass down meetings
• Works with Maintenance Manager Operations Manager and Director of Quality & Technical Services to drive Root Cause Failure Analysis
• Ensures that good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed. Perform housekeeping functions while performing assigned work and in the assigned maintenance area to maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Responsible for the organization of tools & parts; Orders non-stocked parts for the team; arrange for material and equipment to accommodate unforeseen/unscheduled conditions
• Responsible for quality duration and thoroughness of all work under jurisdiction.
• Other duties/projects as assigned by the manager

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years of experience in Food Beverage or other consumer packaged goods
• Mechanical/Electrical experience maintaining production equipment in a continuous production environment
• Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures operation manuals manufacturers instructions and/or engineering specifications
• Know understand and be compliant with Confined Space Entry procedure NFPA 70E and Lockout procedure is essential
• Willing to be flexible and work a different shift if needed to support the business

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Krones bottling lines
• Experience with KHS Can Fillers and Seamers
• Experience with packaging/high-speed production (e.g. bottling consumer products etc.).
• Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g. starters fuses contacts relays).
• Experience with compressors/ammonia systems (e.g. refrigeration systems).
• Experience with conveyors (air cylinders diverters sensors motor/speed controls).
• Experience with electrical systems (installation frequency drive troubleshooting)
• Experience with electronics (e.g. level probes flow meters drives/VFDs etc.).
• Experience with gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds ordering parts machining parts).
• Experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders pumps valves troubleshooting).
• Experience with kinematics (e.g. line speed/sprocket size ratios etc.).
• Experience with PLC (e.g. industrial maintenance computer control systems etc.).
• Experience with pneumatics (solenoids cylinders motor brakes reading troubleshooting).
• Experience with pneumatics/air compression (e.g. valves cylinders etc.).
• Experience with preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data).
• Experience with pumps (e.g. troubleshooting replacing seals/motors understanding specs).
• Experience with schematics (e.g. electrical blueprints with switches starters maps relays).
• Experience with SERVO (e.g. intelligent/robotic motors in-coders etc.)
• Experience with troubleshooting (e.g. diagnostics problem solving etc.).
• experience with Industrial Electrical Wiring Mechanical/Electrical Devices Circuits Robotics PLC and computer controlled

Physical Demands:

• • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Able to bend stretch push pull and move as needed to reach clean and service machinery
  • Prolong periods of standing kneeling bending and climbing ladders
  • Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the production floor i.e. climbing 20 ft caged ladders and ducking under conveyance
  • Must be able to work in freezer and cold wet or humid conditions.
  • Exposure to noisy wet and humid work environment cold temperatures (34F degrees or below)
  • Occasional exposure to fumes airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals
  • Material exposure moving mechanical parts and equipment (forklifts pallet jacks etc)

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity and expression or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as need to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Generous Brands and need special assistance to apply for a posted position or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: for additional support and guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Generous Brands does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Generous Brands is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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