Aseptic Mechanic at The Neil Jones Food Company

Firebaugh, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

36.44

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aseptic Repair, Preventative Maintenance, Mechanical Equipment Repair, Installation, Monitoring, Assembling, Corrective Actions, Breakdown Maintenance, Sterility Assurance, Welding, Sanitary Welding, GMP Compliance, HACCP Procedures, Reading Technical Documents, Writing Reports, Speaking English

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation’s discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities: Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA. We are looking for an Aseptic Mechanic to repair and ensure that preventative maintenance is executed on machinery and mechanical equipment. Responsible for repairs, installation, monitoring and assembling of mechanical aseptic functions. Ensures that the response time to any mechanical failure is adequate to minimize production downtime. Ensures proper preventative maintenance structure is in place and being followed. Initiates corrective actions and implements solutions to productivity performance issues. Assists area maintenance mechanics with preventive and breakdown maintenance of filling lines and processing equipment as needed. Provides individualized training to maintenance and operations staff as required. This role will be responsible for ensuring that all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Safety, Hot Works, Health Hazard Analysis, and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures are followed at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA. For additional information, please see our “About Us” video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food Company [https://neiljonesfoodcompany.com/about-us/] Key Responsibilities: * Performs skilled preventative and predictive maintenance functions for tomato process equipment, ensuring sterility of the process. * Analyzes and resolves mechanical problems or assists workers in solving equipment problems. * Cleans, repairs, rebuilds, and sterilizes aseptic pumps and other aseptic equipment. * Inspects and monitors aseptic systems while the plant is in operation. * Ensures that preventative maintenance on equipment is executed and properly documented, and that the response time to mechanical failure is adequate to minimize production downtime. Requirements: * High school diploma or GED; technical certificate in mechanical engineering and maintenance preferred. * Knowledge of welding using STICK, TIG and/or MIG welders, & sanitary welding. * Five years of experience and training in maintenance of industrial food processing machinery or similar equipment; or any combination of training, experience and education that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. * Ability to read, write and speak English (English/Spanish bilingual preferred). * Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, work extended schedule, and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October. Compensation: * The wage range is $35.38 - $36.44, based on experience and qualifications. Benefits: * Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage * 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available * Company paid Life and AD&D insurance * 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time * Employee Assistance Program * Numerous other voluntary insurance products available * Free parking Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) [http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm] Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) [https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster] Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) [http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm] The Neil Jones Food Company participates in E-Verify E-Verify Participation [https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf] If You Have the Right to Work, Don't Let Anyone Take It Away [https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf] We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

The Aseptic Mechanic is responsible for performing skilled preventative and predictive maintenance on tomato process equipment to ensure process sterility, which includes analyzing and resolving mechanical problems, cleaning, repairing, and rebuilding aseptic pumps and related equipment. This role also ensures that maintenance documentation is executed properly and minimizes production downtime due to mechanical failures.