Maintenance Mechanic

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Shift Manager
• Travel Requirement: None
• FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Employment Category: Full-Time

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE.

Established in 2023, New Carrot Company, operating under the name Bolthouse Fresh Foods, is headquartered in the California Central Valley community of Bakersfield. Specializing in carrot production, the company caters to both retail and food service operations and is renowned for its Bolthouse Farms brand, widely distributed in major retailers across the United States and Canada.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a subsidiary of Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with a specialty in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,300 employees.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for duties that may involve pipe fitting, insulating, welding, repairing electrical or mechanic equipment. The successful candidate will install, align, and balance new equipment in the department.

• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for corrective action
• Make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality
• Test equipment to check for proper operation of machinery
• Clear jams and sets aside product for inspection and rework
• Try out equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime to ensure proper operation
• Examine, test, and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using gauges and instruments, and records data on appropriate forms
• Make preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, report’s findings to supervisor, and takes appropriate action
• Examine defects and analyzes spoilage causes where possible to take corrective action
• Analyze and records cause of production delays on daily production report
• Notify the maintenance department or supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions, quality problems, or supplies needed and take corrective action
• Instruct and direct any maintenance trainees assigned
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment, listening for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction
• Discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machines
• Make repairs to machinery in cold storage
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to pay attention to detail and be thorough when completing work tasks
• Ability to use hand tools and trade type tools
• Ability to read and understand equipment and technical manuals
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of assigned responsibilities

Additional Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years of experience in related industry

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with proven skills in mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting

• Prefer the candidate to be bilingual English/Spanish

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Environmental exposure - to wet and humid conditions
• Material exposure – moving mechanical parts
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
• Must be able to lift/push-pull/ carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time

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 Bolthouse Farms 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: TalentAcquisition@bolthouse.com for additional support and guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.