What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic position at Pacific Coast Producers?
Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team at our Production Facility in Lodi, CA. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.
The Lodi production facility uses state-of-the-art equipment to process peaches, apricots, and apples into high-quality finished products. This position is part of a seniority-based collective bargaining unit and requires work on various shifts with potential for a great deal of overtime during the processing season.
Pay Rate: $37.94 per hour. Full time/ 40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when needed.
Join our legacy of talented people working together to provide the highest level of customer service. PCP employees receive terrific benefit plans such as affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan is also provided to eligible employees.
The Industrial Mechanic performs the following duties:
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitor the condition of all industrial production equipment.
- Perform installation, troubleshooting and repairs to production equipment, machinery, and general production facilities.
- Read, interpret and implement blueprints, prints, and drawings.
- Perform fabrication for plant machinery. Cut and form parts and assemble parts to construct machinery and equipment.
- Assist electricians as needed to install, repair and replace equipment.
- Perform arc and gas welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
- Maintain heating system, ventilation, boiler and other equipment.
- Perform maintenance and repair to forklifts and semi-trucks.
- Perform general carpentry, plumbing and pipefitting.
- Maintain a clean, organized and hazard free work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Satisfactory completion of a related educational certificate, program or degree; and/or comparable work experience, plus formal training in this area; and a fundamental mechanical aptitude, which may be assessed by a practical exam.
- Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
- Significant (5 years) relevant industrial experience.
- Utilize communication skills to interact with colleagues and internal customers.
- Must possess and use personal hand tools.
- Certified to operate a lift truck operator or able to become such.
- Able to work overtime as required
About PCP Summary
Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada.
Nestled in the heart of San Joaquin County and just a short 45-minute drive from Sacramento, our facility is located in the charming city of Lodi, CA. Lodi is renowned for its rich history in winemaking and agriculture, as well as its vibrant downtown area and close-knit community. With a great quality of life, Lodi offers a welcoming environment to those seeking a relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.
AA/EEO Policy Statement
Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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