The Wonderful Company
agriculture
ArilsMaintenanceLead
“Arils Maintenance Lead at The Wonderful Company. Skills: maintenance operations, troubleshooting, equipment reliability, continuous improvement. Lead daily maintenance operations. Perform and oversee troubleshooting, repair, installation, startup, alignment, maintenance, and reliability of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automated production equipment, conveyor systems, motors, pumps, gearboxes, compressed air systems, extraction equipment, fillers, sealers, compressors, utility sy”
What You'll Achieve.
drive equipment reliability; minimize downtime; support continuous improvement initiatives; maintain regulatory compliance; achieve operational targets; ensure safe plant operations; ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations; reduce equipment failures; improve uptime; increase throughput; lower operational costs; support facility expansion and improvement initiatives; support equipment reliability, food safety compliance, and audit readiness
Industry & Context.
troubleshooting; problem solving
open availability including evenings and weekends, safely operate mobile equipment including forklifts, telehandlers, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, and other powered industrial equipment while maintaining required certifications and following company safety procedures
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated production systems, including troubleshooting and repair within a high-speed food manufacturing environment, Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, automation controls, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, load cells, sensors, motor controls, MCCs, and high-voltage/low-voltage electrical systems (24VDC–480VAC), Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, OEM manuals, and technical documentation to diagnose failures and implement corrective actions, Working knowledge of conveyor systems, conveyor alignment/tracking, motors, pumps, bearings, gearboxes, power transmission components, compressed air systems, and other critical production support equipment, Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, utilities, wastewater systems, and facility support equipment, Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word), maintenance reporting systems, work order management software, and electronic documentation systems, Knowledge of GMP, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined space entry, food safety requirements, and regulatory compliance within a Ready-to-Eat (RTE) manufacturing environment, Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to perform basic math calculations, apply written and verbal instructions, work independently or within cross-functional teams, prioritize multiple tasks, solve problems in fast-paced environments, Ability to safely operate mobile equipment including forklifts, telehandlers, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, and other powered industrial equipment while maintaining required certifications and following company safety procedures, working efficiently with little or no understand and able to do basic math equations, speak the data that is being collected and open availability including evenings and weekends, 2 years of related experience in packing machines/production machines
Nice to Have
Knowledge of welding and fabrication practices including TIG, MIG, stainless steel fabrication, equipment modifications, and installation of production equipment, Experience utilizing Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), reliability methodologies, and CMMS or similar systems to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support maintenance planning
What You'll Do.
Lead daily maintenance operations
Perform and oversee troubleshooting
and reliability of mechanical
automated production equipment
compressed air systems
and other critical production and facility support infrastructure
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems
and automated equipment including high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems
and continuously improve Preventive Maintenance (PM)
Predictive Maintenance (PdM)
and Corrective Maintenance programs
Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
reliability initiatives
and continuous improvement activities
Lead maintenance activities during harvest preparation
seasonal startup/shutdowns
equipment installations
and contractor oversight
Ensure compliance with GMP
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
and all company safety and regulatory requirements
and provide technical leadership to maintenance personnel
Maintain accurate daily documentation including work orders
and completion of required pre-operational and post-operational inspections
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
works closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Safety, and Capital Projects teams; cross-functional collaboration with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams
Communication Scope
communication
Process & Methodology
capital projects, equipment installations, contractor oversight
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