Maintenance Technician

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Job description

Volt has a great opportunity for a Maintenance Technician here in Firebaugh, CA that has experience in production! See details below and apply today!
Summary:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing all functions of plant maintenance, primarily focusing on production equipment and preventive and predictive maintenance. This role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as the overall facilities of the production plant.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Equipment Maintenance:
  • Perform shutdowns, startups, and cleaning of equipment.
  • Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
  • Perform preventive building maintenance duties, including routine plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Diagnostics and Troubleshooting:
  • Diagnose issues to prevent loss in efficiency and reliability, achieving scheduled production goals.
  • Assist in root cause analysis for critical control points (CCP) and non-CCP equipment failures.
• Production Monitoring:
  • Monitor and adjust production flows, rates, temperatures, viscosity, and line pressure.
  • Troubleshoot minor maintenance problems involving electrical, structural, plumbing, and equipment repair or replacement.
• Record Keeping and Communication:
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, ensuring documentation is filled out accurately, in detail, and on time.
  • Communicate and work effectively with all levels of employees within and outside the maintenance team.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Adhere to all Food Safety and Employee Safety policies and procedures.
  • Recognize and mitigate hazards in the work environment.
• Support and Collaboration:
  • Assist other Maintenance Technicians during breakdowns, line maintenance, and equipment upgrades.
  • Assist sanitation with the assembly and disassembly of equipment.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly maintenance shop and workstation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Leads, Supervisors, or Managers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical Knowledge:
  • Understanding of trades related to building maintenance and repair.
  • Familiarity with a variety of building maintenance procedures and techniques.
  • Proficiency with machinery, equipment, and tools necessary for building maintenance and repair.
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skills:
  • Ability to read and follow blueprints and assembly instructions.
  • Proficient in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
  • Skilled in using hand and power tools.
• Communication:
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate through email and/or radio calls.
• Adaptability and Teamwork:
  • Willingness to assist all departments in maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the entire facility.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and departments.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one (1) year of building maintenance experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 2 - 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance and repair, including but not limited to bucket elevators, chain-vey conveyors, bin dumps, pasteurizers, roasters, and color sorters.

This is a first shift position - 6am - 2:30pm (some OT may be required.) During harvest (August - October) they will work 7 days a week/12hour shifts. Start time varies each harvest, so not sure what that would look like.
Pay range - $22.50 - $23.50/hr DOE
Bilingual preferred, not required.

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Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Volt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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