Maintenance Technician (Logan Township, NJ)

Who We Are

At West Pak, being a family owned and operated company means, among other things, respect, integrity, support, and commitment to excellence. Our dedication starts with how we respect the land and the people who work it and carries over into the way in which we conduct all business. This same thoughtful care goes into how we handle our precious cargo. Our avocados are harvested at exactly the right time, packed to perfection, and delivered fresh for enjoyment worldwide.

Over the years, as West Pak’s relationships and reputation grew, operations increased with larger facilities and extended distribution. Our company has since grown to 6 distribution facilities exceeding 300,000 square-feet across the United States and Mexico. Today, West Pak avocados are sourced from over 1,000 growers owning over 65,000 acres across California, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Peru. Current distribution includes 350 customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, and the Middle East.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform and test machinery features.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production, packing machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and proceed on planning for general maintenance.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions as needed.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations, certifications and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 Years Industrial Maintenance Experience
• Electrical Experience, preferred
• Welding Experience, a plus

Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Bilingual is a plus, but not required
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Ability to follow instructions

License/Certifications

• HVAC and Electrical Certifications, a plus

Pay Rate

The base pay we reasonably expect to pay for this role is: $21.00/hour to $23.00/hour.

The actual pay for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills and experience.

Please note that base pay is one important aspect of a compelling Total Rewards package. The base pay range indicated here does not include any additional benefits or cash bonuses that you may be eligible for based on your role and/or employment type.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The essential functions of this job require frequent standing, walking, and upper body movements. Specific vision acuity required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and color vision when cleaning products. Physical demands include bending, stooping, reaching above and below shoulder level. Lifting and carrying are also essential. The employee will also be in contact with chemical products and machinery.

Additionally, the incumbent will work near moving mechanical parts, stacks, pallets and may be exposed in high places and surfaces. There is moderate noise in the work environment. The incumbent for this position may be on call for emergencies according to the business needs, only when required.

The noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet, at or below 70 decibels and in the product plant areas noise levels can exceed 80 decibels when machinery is operating.

The incumbent may be exposed to situations in which occasional lifting may be involved (up to 50 lbs.), with or without assistance. There will be exposure to situations of working in a hot or cold environment from 38°F-60°F and will frequently be exposed to hot or wet (humid) locations.