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One of the largest fresh meat processors on the West Coast is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join their team in Vernon, CA to work an early shift!

Join a company that embraces the diversity of their team. Along with their distribution partners they make exceptional product with the best quality and provide the best customer service possible.

Schedule: 1st shift 3AM-3:30PM - 12 hour shift, overtime after 8-hours

Pay $25.00 an hour

Essential duties and responsibilities: 

• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers and other components.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, using testing devices to ensure compatibility and safety of the system
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as scales or programmable controllers
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as band saw, grinder, drill, and router machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts

Our client offers great benefits once hired permanently:

• Comprehensive health coverage plans (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(K) retirement programs with company match
• Paid time off and vacation days
• Life insurance and disability plans
• Employee assistance plan and more

Job Requirements

• Observe all safety rules and wear all safety equipment provided or required by the company
• Writes work orders and orders parts if necessary
• Able to communicate with “Tech Support” as needed
• Must be familiar with the following equipment: TIG welder, welder, plasma cutter, grinder, band saw, drill, press, cutting torch, electric meter, (amprobe), air tools, hammer, jack hammer, gear pullers

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently; or as part of a team; has good reasoning abilities and demonstrates sound judgment
• Demonstrate application of principles, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial/mechanical equipment and machinery
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, manuals and blueprints
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to adapt, troubleshoot, research solutions and make recommendations to improve work efficiencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently exposed to wet and/or cold conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.