Maintenance Mechanic 1 (1st shift)

Position:  Maintenance Mechanic 1 (1st shift) 
Reports To:  Maintenance Team Lead
Location:  Irwindale, CA 

Pay: $22.50/hr 

What if your job had a real impact? 
By joining Bonduelle, the world leader in ready-to-use plant-based food, you are deciding to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission: "inspire the transition toward a plant-based diet to contribute to people's well being and planet health". Bonduelle is a family-run company of 14,600 people which provides over 100 countries with vegetables. 

 

Well established in the United States, our business unit includes 4 production facilities with more than 3,200 associates. We process fresh vegetables, salads and meal solutions with our own brands: Ready Pac Foods® and Bistro®.

 

Join us at Bonduelle to start an adventure where people come first and contribute to a better future through plant-based food!

 

Position Summary:
This role supports production by safely maintaining equipment to produce the highest quality.  Assist with diagnosing and repairing simple and complex manufacturing equipment issues, and perform routine maintenance tasks.

What you will Do:

• Follow good manufacturing practices, personal protective equipment requirements, and safety guidelines.
• Assist with changing motors, pulleys, gear boxes and belting.
• Working knowledge of use of standard hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, bearing pullers, etc.
• Perform basic mechanical adjustments like tensioning drive belts, conveyor belts, tracking belts and chains.
• Assist with replacing automated equipment mechanical components.
• Assist with performing simple plumbing repairs such as unclogging drains, replace faucets, and toilet repairs.  
• Replace slicer, cutter, dicer blade assemblies and perform necessary adjustments.
• Works safely around moving equipment  and conveyors in a wet environment
• Handle blade housing
• Lock out/Tag out equipment as necessary
• Safely operate shop equipment such as power tools
• Comply with SQF Regulatory Programs
• Knowledge and understanding of how to maintain a safe work environment, Practice safe lifting techniques.
• Assist with troubleshooting simple mechanical systems and performing preventive maintenance.
• Read and complete work orders and paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:    

• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold environment
• Mechanical and Electrical aptitude
• Chain drive sprocket and gearbox 
• Working knowledge of cleaning and degreasing techniques
• Reading, Writing, Speaking English Preferred 
• Safety Guidelines, Understand efficiencies and downtime
• Ability to work in fast paced environment, to be crossed trained & multitask in multiple position

 

Bonduelle Fresh Americas does not require employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated and/or boostered at this time, but does require disclosure of vaccination status and supporting documents. Bonduelle Fresh Americas reserves the right to modify any internal policies, including safety policies, as needed and in compliance with all applicable laws.

 

Bonduelle Fresh Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a workforce that truly reflects our communities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to veterans and individuals with disabilities or special needs during the application process and employment. If you need assistance, please contact us at 626-856-8686 or bfa-info@bonduelle.com.