ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintenance Technician performs an increasingly wider range of duties of a more complex nature over time, such as: working in multiple maintenance trades such as hydraulics, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems related to all Material Handling Equipment (MHE) which includes belts, motors, photo-eyes, relays, and more. Applies mechanical skills in determining work methods and procedures for producing quality product. 

Job Description:

• Plans work from drawings, sketches and written or oral instructions; directs work when assistance is required.
• Makes all types of repairs and adjustments to keep machinery and equipment in operating condition.
• Inspects and lubricates all machinery, bearing, etc.; reports defective parts. 
• Disassembles, overhauls and repairs packing equipment such as T-dump, reefers, sizer, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and puree equipment such as T-dump, slicer, mixers, heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, and reassembles same.
• Repairs pipeline systems, fixtures, apparatus, and accessories for the conveyance and distribution of steam, air, water, and other fluids under pressure; tests systems for leaks.
• Builds, installs, maintains, and repairs steel structures and heavy plant machinery.
• Works as “rigger” when moving heavy equipment, structural steel heavy machinery. Uses steel cables, block and tackle, jacks.
• Uses chipping hammers, drills, grinders when working with structural steel; uses oxyacetylene cutting torch for cutting plates and beams; and uses electrical arc welding.
• Does work as needed of a general nature on buildings and grounds such as painting, nailing boards, repairing building sheet metal, change lamps.
• Checks out forklifts and trucks for simple problems such as starting problems, oil leaks, broken chains, and informs supervisor in charge if outside service is required.
• Must be able to perform night shifts and/or rotate shifts.
• Compliance with Calavo’s Good Manufacturing Practices [GMPs]
• Reporting any unauthorized persons in or about the facility as well as incidents of employee tampering to management.
• Reporting any unsafe practices to supervisor.
• Understanding basic concepts of food borne illness.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalent education is preferred.
• Experience handling food in a manufacturing environment or similar environment is preferred.
• Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience
• Hawaii State Driver’s license and forklift certification are necessary.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Safe work practices common to the trades

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of applying common mechanical processes, conveyer systems, procedures, and repairs commonly to food manufacturing equipment
• Basic knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Basic mechanical knowledge of AC/DC powered forklifts and pallet jacks
• Basic knowledge of all aspects of facility maintenance with the ability to perform minor repairs for multiple trades with competency and proficiency
• Ability to work in a cold/ damp environment for extended periods
• Must be able to source parts for all necessary repairs
• Must have strong interpersonal and employee relation skills
• Ability to read, comprehend and speak professionally with team members
• Must have basic mathematical skills

WORK DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to handle product. Occasionally, the employee may need to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Calavo Growers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Calavo is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Calavo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Calavo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.