Pay Rate: $36.84 per hour. Full time/ 40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when needed. This position is part of a seniority based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) and requires work on various shifts.

Join our legacy of talented people working together to provide the highest level of customer service. PCP employees receive terrific benefit plans such as affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan is also provided to eligible employees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build, install, maintain, and overhaul all equipment, including pipe systems and all machinery.
• Organize and direct crews on label lines. Keep all equipment running, such as label machines, automatic casers. Make or direct necessary repairs and adjustments, cleaning and oiling.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
• Significant (5 years) relevant industrial experience.
• Committed to safety and food safety, including use of appropriate PPE.
• Must possess and use personal hand tools.
• Basic fabrication capabilities, and fundamental hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, and plumbing knowledge and experience. 
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, motion control systems, and HVAC systems. Must possess at least basic computer knowledge.
• Certified ability to operate/drive a forklift (a.k.a. industrial lift truck).
• Ability to create and review machine drawings and schematics.
• Experience working on 480 VAC production equipment.
• Utilize communication skills to interact with colleagues and internal customers.

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.

Nestled in the heart of San Joaquin County and just a short 45-minute drive from Sacramento, our facility is located in the charming city of Lodi, CA. Lodi is renowned for its rich history in winemaking and agriculture, as well as its vibrant downtown area and close-knit community. With a great quality of life, Lodi offers a welcoming environment to those seeking a relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.

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.