Live Oak Farms is expanding our Bell Pepper operations with new state of the art packinghouse automation featuring the Aweta Advanced Vision 3D packing line at its core. As a result, we are looking for a full time Mechanic/Electrician to maintain this system, to insure the highest possible production, with the lowest possible downtime.
The ideal candidate will use their Mechanical/Electrical training and extensive experience to Reduce/eliminate unscheduled downtime by maintaining all components in prime working condition through regular maintenance and repair to be performed as much as possible during scheduled non production hours.
Live Oak Farms benefits package includes: Profit Sharing, 401K, and 100% employer paid medical insurance coverage for the employee and shared costs for dependent coverage.
- Experienced in Electrical, Electronics and Computers, Motor Controls and Mechanical. (PLC upload/downloading and modification of programs preferred).
- Knowledge of Aweta packing lines and HD camera systems is Highly preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize maintenance based upon Aweta and Live Oak SOPs during limited non-production windows.
- Effective communication skills (Spanish is desirable).
- Proficient with Excel, Word.
- Must be able to work Monday-Saturdays in-season; on-call for troubleshooting at any time packing lines are in operation.
- Understands the role of food safety in a fresh produce processing environment.
- Maintain Pepper packing operations with regular preventative maintenance.
- Trouble-shoot problems on Live Oak’s pepper lines (tomatoes as required), and repair when necessary, to ensure smooth operation of all machines and equipment.
- Perform daily inspection of all plant equipment.
- Maintains records for scheduled and completed repairs and inspections.
- On-demand response to emergency requests and or equipment failures.
- Constant upgrading of technical skills to allow Live Oak to capitalize on new technologies in automation and advances in defect sorting optics and software.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
