Maintenance Mechanic 1B at Pacific Coast Producers in Oroville, California

Job Description:

Pacific Coast Producers

 

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking an experienced Industrial Mechanic to join its team at its facility in Oroville, 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.

 

Our Oroville facility produces pears, peaches, fruit cocktails, and employs 169 full-time workers year-round and a seasonal work force of over 1,200. The Industrial Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of industrial equipment in our production facility.

 

Pay Range: $37.94 per hour; This full-time, on-site role is based at our Oroville, CA Production Facility and requires occasional weekend and overtime hours as needed. As part of a seniority-based collective bargaining unit, this position requires flexibility for various shifts.

 

Join our legacy of talented people working together to innovate and lead our industry. As a member of PCP, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-quality, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan to help secure your future.

 

 

Primary job duties would include:

• Build, install, maintain, and overhaul all equipment, including pipe systems and all machinery.
• Determine issues by observing mechanical systems and testing and measuring equipment to determine root cause of issue(s).
• Read sketches, prints, operating instructions and proceed accordingly.
• Check materials and parts and make requisitions.
• Lay out and work from blueprints, diagrams, sketches, drawings, etc.
• Cut and form parts and assemble parts to construct machinery and equipment.
• Locate, line up and anchor machinery.
• Test and time machinery.
• Weld, including heliarc and stainless steel.
• May occasionally operate machines.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and rebuild hydraulic motors and/or pumps as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• At least 3-5 years of experience as an industrial mechanic, preferably in a food processing or manufacturing environment.
• Utilize communication skills to interact with colleagues and internal customers. 
• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in several of the following skills: welding, lift truck mechanics, plumbing/pipefitting, heating/air conditioning systems, boiler care and maintenance, instrument repair, machine adjustment and repair, and carpentry.
• Able to work overtime and weekends 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.

 

Oroville, CA is a small city nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, known for its stunning natural beauty and recreational opportunities. With access to Lake Oroville, Feather River, and numerous hiking trails, Oroville offers a unique outdoor experience for residents. Additionally, the city boasts a strong local economy and a growing downtown area, making it an ideal place to work and live.

 

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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

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