Mechanic, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Maintenance Mechanic

Organization Name:
Stir Foods LLC

Website:

About Our Organization:
We are the WOW flavor behind some of your favorite meal experiences. We are the partner to some of the most well-known names in food, food service and retail. You will find our products on fast-casual menus, frozen meals, retail deli, meal kits and RTE bagged salads. We co-create and supply our partners with hot-cooked products including sauces, cheese sauces, soups, chilis and marinades.

Our cold-processed products include dressings, sauces, spreads and batters. We are a fast-growing food organization with 2 production facilities in Southern California and 1 Distribution Center in the East Coast.

Job Location:

Fullerton, CA

Hours/Week:
Monday through Friday

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Prepared Date:
September 1, 2024

Benefits: 401(k), Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Fringe Benefits, Paid Holidays, Free Snacks, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Vacation, Life Insurance

Safety and Quality:
Stir Foods employees are committed to safety and quality. We adhere to, promote, and improve quality and safety policies and practices within the department and throughout the facility. Safety and quality are at the forefront of our culture.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for a safe and reliable machine operation. Duties to include (but not limited to) proper preventative maintenance and repair to equipment and to maintain the building and production lines. All duties are to be performed in a safe and timely manner and in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Job Function:
Primarily responsible for maintaining their respective production lines. Support Maintenance Manager by identifying any known problems or by requesting parts needed to maintain or repair equipment. To complete any special projects or work orders in a safe and timely manner. To keep their work area clean and organized. Complete daily line checklist and support line lead with any equipment problems.

Practice good habits of teamwork and cooperation with fellow employees. Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production lines. Locates sources of equipment problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, using precision measuring and testing instruments. Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hand/power tools; examining form and texture of parts.

Controls downtime by working with and training line operators. Fabricates repairs by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

Competencies:

Critical thinking, Communication Proficiency, verbal and written, Time Management, Process Oriented

Skills:

Mechanical Abilities, Demonstrate ability to follow diagrams, Read and follow manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications, Read operations manuals, interpret sketches, Electrical background, Basic Math, Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Work Content:
Physical Demands:
The employee will occasionally Stand;
Walk;
Reach with hands and arms; the employee is regularly sitting; the employee will use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
Talking and/or hearing. Lifts Weight or Exerts Force Work Environment:
The employee will occasionally lift to 50 pounds. Visions:
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision;
Distance vision;
Ability to adjust focus. Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. However, warehouse and production exposure will be expected. You may be exposed to fumes, temperature changes (hot, cold), loud noises, wet environment and moving mechanical parts and vibration.

Qualification:

Education and Experience:

Years of Experience - 2 or more years in similar role in food industry role. Education - High School Diploma or General Education Degree.(University or Technical School) Related field of study:
Engineering or related field.

AAP/EEO Statement:
We are an EEO employer.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activites may change at any time with or without notice.