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Job Field: Janitorial Jobs
Location: Torrance, CA
Salary: $Not stated

JOB SUMMARY:

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Farmer Brothers has an excellent opportunity for 2 Mechanic/Plant Maintenance employees who are highly skilled in mechanical and electrical work in the maintenance and repair of light to medium duty packaging, processing and equipment such as conveyors, elevators, blowers, sifters, burners, grinders, conventional  high speed packaging machines, labeling/printing equipment, vacuum  hydraulic pumps, cargo elevators, forklifts, air compressors, blenders, mixers and form and fill machines.  This is a Union position.
Employees in this class work independently or with minimal supervision applying mechanical/electrical knowledge and considerable independent judgment in the repair, overhaul and remanufacturing of plant equipment. Duties include troubleshooting and performance testing of production machinery, parts requisitioning/ordering and preventive maintenance/work order assignments.
Assignments are made orally or in writing work is reviewed through observation of results obtained, conferences and periodic reports or evaluations.
This position requires your own tools.
Responsibilities
Inspects, repairs and performs overhauls on mechanical drives/motors, pneumatic  hydraulic components, motor control center devices, transport conveyor systems and rotating, cutting,  grinding equipment.
Uses micrometers, calipers, dial indicators and other precision instruments to determine working clearances on mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic components.
Troubleshoots and repairs motor control centers, electro-mechanical drives and sub-electrical panels utilizing volt and amp meters.
Performs machine shop duties such as general metal fabrication, welding and machining.
Requisitions shop supplies and equipment such as replacement parts, hardware, lubricants, tools, testing instruments and gauges.
Performs related work as assigned or required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles of electronic, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic/vacuum systems and components found in industrial equipment.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards, safety precautions and inspection techniques of repairing and operating equipment in the industrial industry.
Skill in the use of tools, machines and testing instruments used in the repair and overhaul of plant equipment and building services
Skill in the use and care of welding equipment and tools.
Ability to apply knowledge of equipment operating principle to diagnose and correct malfunctions in plant equipment.
Ability to use knowledge, creativity and initiative in recommending or implementing improvements in servicing methods, tools and equipment.
Ability to use manuals, blueprints and schematics in servicing equipment.
Ability to endure long periods of standing, walking or working in inclement weather and possession of sufficient physical strength and agility to lift and move heavy objects 50 lbs solo, 100 lbs with mechanical assist or team lift.
Ability to assist training sessions on equipment operating principles through illustration and verbal communication.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
Compensation and Benefits
Farmer Brothers not only prides itself in our products, but we take pride in our employees.  We are able to offer competitive wages and benefits.  By doing this, we ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent.  We offer competitive benefits which include
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans
ESOP Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401k Plan
Farmer Brothers is a manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor of a variety of high quality coffee, tea and culinary products.
At Farmer Brothers we want our employees to succeedtheir success is our success.
Equal Opportunity Employer

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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None High School/GED