Technician III, Maintenance

8801 Gosford Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313, USA

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Our state-of-the-art Extended Shelf Life (ESL) and Aseptic Ultra High Temperature (UHT) dairy bottling facility, Valley Natural Beverages, produces premium beverages in various formats, and these shelf-stable products are shipped globally.

We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Our commitment to CDI employees:

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer
competitive pay
and
incentive programs
designed to recognize and reward your contributions.
Competitive medical,dental, and vision benefits
,
generous paid time off, sick days & holidays
,
retirement plans
designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your
personal well-being and professional growth
, ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician III is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Our goal is 100% preventative maintenance compliance. The Maintenance Technician III maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs all facility equipment supporting production lines. Additionally, this position is responsible for the repair of facilities, auxiliary equipment, and general maintenance of the plant.

The Maintenance Technician III works directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, and Senior Maintenance Technicians to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shift. The Maintenance Technician III will collaborate in finding solutions to complex and reoccurring problems with production equipment. The Maintenance Technician III should then be able to present the solution to Senior Mechanics and Management to resolve issues. The Maintenance Technician III provides guidance, mentorship, and expertise at all times to support the CDI team.

Essential Functions

• Perform daily inspection walks throughout the facility, documenting critical process equipment indicators, pressure readings, temperature readings, and machine electrical load ampere readings.
• Perform and lead jobs with little to no supervision.
• Knowledge and practice of industrial manufacturing Safe Work practices.
• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facility.
• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment in accordance with Work Instructions.
• Handle chemicals for support equipment operation.
• Navigate through panels using drawings for trouble shooting purposes.
• Maintain and understand industrial control systems, operation processes, start up, and shut down procedures.
• Assist production operators to perform the MFG process as needed.
• Create and report repairs throughout shift. Complete required work order paperwork, document parts, and material usage.
• Work independently and collaborate with other team members to complete repairs in a safe and timely manner.
• Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation.
• Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
• Fabrication and manufacturing of equipment for production needs; product and process piping, sanitary equipment, steam lines, chemical lines, pneumatic lines, welding, cutting, drilling, etc.
• Perfor…