Are you a skilled and experienced Maintenance Mechanic Engineer looking for a new opportunity? Look no further than AdventHealth! As a faith-based organization dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare to our community, we are seeking a talented individual to join our team and help us maintain our facilities and equipment. We are looking for someone with a passion for problem-solving and a strong background in mechanical engineering. If you have the qualifications and drive to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Join us and make a positive impact on the lives of others while advancing your career. Perform routine and emergency maintenance activities on equipment and facilities to ensure proper functioning and safety. Conduct regular inspections and troubleshoot any mechanical issues that arise. Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans to minimize downtime and extend the life of equipment. Collaborate with other team members and departments to identify and address maintenance needs. Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and report any issues or concerns to supervisors. Stay updated on industry advancements and recommend improvements to current processes and equipment. Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations while performing maintenance tasks. Monitor inventory levels and order necessary supplies to ensure availability for maintenance tasks. Communicate with outside vendors and contractors as needed for specialized repairs or services. Train and supervise junior maintenance staff as needed. Maintain a clean and organized work environment. Embody the values of AdventHealth and contribute to a positive and supportive work culture. Continuously seek opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines. Represent AdventHealth in a professional and respectful manner at all times. AdventHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
See More Details >>Maintenance Tech l - ll 1st shift $25.00-$34.80 MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Follow all safety policies and procedures as specified in the company handbook as well as safety processes as established by supervisors and managers. To include the following: • Follow lockout/tagout procedures when working on any equipment/machinery with a power source (electrical, hydraulic or tension). • Ensure all forms are filled out properly and all environmental readings are completed prior to entering Confined Space. • Ensure all maintenance personnel are following safety procedures. • Train maintenance personnel in proper safety procedures. • Inform Maintenance Manager/Supervisor of all safety issues immediately. • Check facility weekly for electrical and safety hazards. • Check all equipment for missing electrical covers, frayed cords or other electrical issues and repair immediately. • Check all equipment for missing guards, covers, open panels, etc. and repair immediately. • Repair and maintain machinery and equipment as directed by Management. • Repair equipment and machinery at the time of breakdown to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime. • Perform PM on equipment and machinery (greasing, lubing, tightening belts and chains, replacing sprockets and other minor adjustment) to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime. • Perform electrical troubleshooting and installation of equipment and machinery as needed. • Clean work areas of all tools, parts, materials, and products from job site immediately upon project completion and place in proper storage area. • Clean all man baskets of all product and materials after use. • Remove all product from floor and storage basket and dispose of properly. • Remove all tools, parts and other materials from floor and storage basket and place in proper storage areas. • Conduct regular inspection of equipment for wear and for conformance to specifications and complete request for Maintenance Work Orders. • Perform all duties in accordance with Quality and GMP (good manufacturing practices) established company policies and procedures. • Support and participate in ERP, Continuous Improvement Teams and Lean initiatives. • Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned. JOB ATTRIBUTES: • Detail Orientated: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy • Interpersonal: Ability to effectively build relationships with co-workers and external customers • Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills • Prioritization: Ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks and manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Initiative: Ability to perform in a fast-paced ever-changing work environment • Goal Orientation: Attention to establishing and achieving goals and objectives for self and team on a continuous basis. • Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. Capable of functioning in a fast-paced environment. • Motivation: Ability to be self-motivated and independently driven. Ability to lead and encourage team by inspiring and guiding toward goal achievement. • Team Involvement: Works effectively with teams and work groups. Actively participates in problem solving and interacts with team and work groups to achieve team and organizational goals. • Continuous Improvement: Active participant in continuous improvement initiatives and goals. Seeks opportunities to improve self and processes. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Two to four years of practical experience in the maintenance field, preferably in a food production setting. Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license preferred. • Experience in maintenance support, including welding and understanding of maintenance related processes and procedures. • Strong mechanical, electrical and troubleshooting skills. • Pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, pumps, and gearbox repairs experience. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand for periods of time at workstation, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by the company. The job responsibilities for these roles are performed in a manufacturing environment which may include high levels of noise and as well as perform work in an outdoor environment. Working in outdoor conditions can include extreme cold, heat, or humidity; and sometimes can include work in dusty or muddy work conditions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
See More Details >>Nichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than three decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio and almond products to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and internationally. Nichols Farms maintains a state-of-the-art processing facility at their corporate headquarters in Hanford, California, employing over 350 employees. Join the Nichols Farms Team in their objective of continued growth. Nichols Farms possesses a strong employee-oriented environment dedicated to training and growth of team members. The Nichols Farms Mission and Vision supports a culture of striving for mutual success of our employees, suppliers, and customers through operational excellence and educational development. POSITION SUMMARY: The Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automated control systems used in production and facility operations. This role ensures equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably by working with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and other automation components. Successful candidates will have an extremely firm grasp of mechanical, electrical, and controls principles/best practices and will be expected to share those with your direct team members to achieve the common goal – Becoming a World Class Maintenance Department. SAFETY ABILITY: Promote a "safety first" culture by following all safety rules (including Lockout/Tagout, Arc-Flash, Confined Space, Fall Protection, and Hazard Communication). Report all near misses, Injuries, and documentation of incidents to the Shift Supervisor/Production Supervisor. QUALITY ABILITY: Perform all duties in accordance with Quality and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) established company policies and procedures. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Responsible for active participation in continuous improvement teams and processes. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Install, configure, and maintain control system hardware and software, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and industrial networks. • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and control system issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime. • Assist in programming and modifying PLC logic and HMI screens for equipment improvements and upgrades. • Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for control systems. • Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings. • Work with Engineering and Maintenance teams to implement automation projects and process improvements. • Ensure all control systems comply with company safety policies and applicable electrical codes. • Maintain accurate documentation of control system changes, repairs, and upgrades. • Provide technical support and training to operators and maintenance staff regarding control system operation and troubleshooting. JOB ATTRIBUTES: • Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. • Leadership: Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions • Time Management: Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. • Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes in the workplace. Capable of functioning in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting. • Resource Management (PeopleEquipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel. • Prioritization: Ability to quickly prioritize numerous pressing tasks and manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as ability to make presentations. • Interpersonal: Ability to effectively build working relationships. • Team Involvement: Works effectively with teams and work groups. Actively participates in problem solving and interacts with team and work groups to achieve team and organizational goals. • Detail-oriented: Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. • Continuous Improvement: Active participant in continuous improvement initiatives and goals. Seeks opportunities to improve self and processes. • Critical Thinking: Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. • Active Learning: Understanding new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. • Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times. • Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Electrical Experience • * • Experience working on low voltage motors, servos. • Understanding of low voltage control wiring. • Able to understand, diagnose, and wire analog sensors (4-20mA and 0-10v). • PLC and remote IO wiring. • Ability to read PLC code. • Reading and interpreting redline drawings. • Able to wire up new control circuits for motor controls, instrumentation, feedback, signaling, alarms, and interlocks. • Experience in conduit bending, wire pulling, termination, and underground electrical. • * Experience troubleshooting field sensors including RTD, Thermocouples, transmitters. • Experience programming VFDs. • Understanding safety circuits. Experience troubleshooting safety relays and STO on VFDs. • Knowledge of how PLCs and logic work. Experience troubleshooting inputs, outputs, and analog signals to PLC. • Knowledge on industrial networks. Ability to terminate network cables and able to test and troubleshoot. • Equipment Calibration-Valves, pressure, flow, temperature transmitters, digital/analog controls, servos, thermocouple, flow, level controls strain gauges, load cells, test equipment. • Adhere to NEC and local codes. • Proof of Arc-Flash PPE training preferred. • Should bring at least 2+ years of experience working in an Industrial Maintenance Department. • Associate degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance, mechanical engineering, or related field. • Possess a comprehensive understanding of advanced principles in mechanical, electrical, and control systems, along with the practical ability to effectively demonstrate these concepts to the maintenance leadership team. This includes not only theoretical knowledge but also hands-on experience in applying these principles to real-world scenarios, ensuring clarity, and enhancing the team's operational capabilities. • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and computerized maintenance software. POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Required to complete all assigned tasks by due dates and report to management when these are not completed, along with reasons and timeline for follow-up to be completed. • Ability to effectively communicate with all plant personnel and provide training when needed to elevate their personal understanding of equipment and/or processes. • Fluent in Spanish and/or English preferred but not required. • Ability to lift 100 lbs. and 50 lbs. repeatedly. • Ability to work with outside resources (vendors) as needed. • Ability to work indoors/outdoors in extreme temperatures (hot/cold) as required by the company. • Be able to confidently explain the current condition of assets and communicate needs to nontechnical employees. • Participate in annual production training to ensure compliance with Nichols Farms standards and SOPs. • Work with department leadership to understand and complete all tasks assigned, even outside of the direct job description. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. EOE/M/F/D/V
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Hanford, CA, often begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 830 mechanical trade professionals in Hanford, with wages averaging around $1,009.50 per week. The job outlook is promising, with a projected growth rate of 11% from 2023 to 2033, significantly higher than the average for all occupations. Trade schools, unions, and various platforms assist aspiring mechanical trade professionals in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
