Senior Maintenance Technician (Riverside, CA)

Please note this is a night shift position

The Opportunity

As our Senior Maintenance Technician, you will install, service, and maintain our equipment to keep it running at top operating efficiency.  To be successful in this position, you will need:

• This position reports to the Rancho Cucamonga and Beaumont location and supports customers throughout the San Bernadino and Riverside county.
• Service and maintain JBT machinery and chemical systems in customer packinghouse.
• Mix and test chemicals in the field to verify proper dilution and effectiveness.
• Maintain and service all JBT chemical systems and machinery in customer packing houses on a routine basis to ensure that all equipment and systems are functioning properly and are in good repair as determined by management.
• Develop effective relationships with personnel and management.
• Maintain proper records of chemical use to assure machinery down time is kept to a minimum.
• Responsible for inventory cost control and summer repair parts list while maintaining proper inventory of leased machinery parts and chemical use at packinghouses to assure machinery down time and customer complaints are kept to a minimum
• Work with Technical Service to ensure proper application of JBT chemicals
• Complete checklists and fill in delivery log books for JBT requirements and food safety documentation
• Possess the ability to fabricate, assemble and install Leased Machinery systems on an as needed basis.
• Travel to assist other customer facilities if required depending on Fresh Pack Season needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working on industrial machinery
• Basic mechanical skills to maintain and troubleshoot equipment issues are required.
• Willing to work out of town, out of state and overnight as required
•  Availability for extended hours, weekends and/or variable schedules, especially during the processing season (ex. work 8+ hours per day, up to 7 days per week) if needed.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in identifying challenges and developing solutions is key to overcoming obstacles.
• Comfortable multi-tasking and pays attention to detail.

•  Conscientious and self-motivated; able to work without direct supervision.

•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft products (Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Must be reliable and a team player.

• Must be safety conscious
• Must be able to read and adhere to procedures and policies

Preferred Requirements:

• Technical School      
• Electrical circuitry experience
• Computer programming experience
• PLC programming experience
• Packing house operations experience 

 Work Environment/Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to work in various conditions, including indoor/outdoor weather, moving industrial machinery, chemicals and fumes, noisy or dusty environments.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, squat and step up/down for various amounts of time and paces.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Capability to lift, push, pull and move materials, typically up to 50 pounds.
• Hand Use: Frequent use of hands and fingers for handling equipment and performing tasks.       

The estimated annual salary/hourly range for this role is $34-38. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.