Seamer Mechanic 1B

Seamer Mechanic 1B, Lodi

General InformationJob Title:Seamer Mechanic 1BLocation:32 East Tokay StLodi, CA, 95241United StatesEmployee Type:Full-TimeJob Category:Mechanic, Maintenance, InstallationIndustry:Production, Food Processing, ManufacturingMinimum Experience:5 YearsManage Others:No Description

Pacific Coast Producers, one of the nation’s top food production companies, is seeking to fill a Journeyman Seamer Mechanic position. Applicants should have relevant industrial experience and be considered a skilled tradesperson. The full-time position is based in a fast-paced, high volume fruit processing facility in Lodi, CA.

Key responsibilities include:

A successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of all cannery seamer machinery or equipment.

• Maintain seamers to operate within can manufacturer’s specifications to facilitate proper seams on cans. Make or direct all running repairs.

• Adjust and set seamers and cappers to give proper closures.

• Read, understand, and use micrometers, calipers, force cell gauge and other close tolerance measuring devices. Read sketches, prints, operating instructions and proceed accordingly. Test seams by cutting – inspection and micrometer.

• Maintain related machinery such as fillers and syrupers to proper specifications.

• Order or list parts and install as required.

• Dismantle and overhaul seamers and cappers.

• Understand and maintain inkjet coders and ensure proper code on cans.

• Work with quality assurance personnel to ensure product specifications.

• May direct oilers/greasers, and other applicable personnel.

Requirements

• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.

• Significant (5+ years) relevant industrial experience.

• Committed to safety and food safety, including use of appropriate PPE.

• Proficient English communication skills.

• Must possess and use personal hand tools.

• May repair and maintain other cannery equipment, across the facility.

• Certified ability to operate/drive a forklift (a.k.a. industrial lift truck).

• Utilize technology to maintain records and operate seamers.

• Supervise or assist other employees.

• Responsible for the cleanup of his/her department, including good housekeeping practices.

• Supervise seamer mechanics and/or machine operators.

• Inspect cans.

• Do or oversee mechanical work in cookroom department.

• Observe clean, good housekeeping of personal storage areas and toolbox.

• Ability to overhaul and work on other cannery equipment with proper training.

Summary

Our Company

Pacific Coast Producers or “PCP” is an agricultural cooperative and a food production company owned by California growers. We make healthy and flavorful products for families around the world to enjoy.

The Lodi Plant focuses on apricot and peach production with many state-of-the-art processing systems to create the highest quality finished product, and exceed all safety, environmental, and sustainability standards.

Each PCP facility utilizes complex technology and equipment that requires skilled, talented, and motivated personnel to function properly.

Come Work with Us

Join our legacy of talented people working together to provide the highest level of customer service.

PCP employees earn competitive pay, along with excellent benefit plans such as affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance. PCP also offers a 4-day/10-hour workweek schedule for part of the year.

Retirement savings plans, including defined-benefit pension and 401(k) plans are also provided to eligible employees.

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