Description

Dole Packaged Foods, LLC


Production Mechanic Technician lll

US-CA-Atwater

Job ID: 2026-3162
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Maintenance
Dole Packaged Foods

Overview

Purpose:

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit. At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core Values. Our commitment to these Values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world-class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what's right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships. Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success.

Responsibilities

Primary Accountabilities:

Tech Level IEnsure that the processing and packaging equipment is properly maintained to maximize reliability, safety, and to minimize or eliminate any adverse effect on processing, packaging, and storage of frozen fruit.

• Understands the hazards of ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems.
• Assist operations in change overs.
• Monitor and record system information as necessary, report any abnormal conditions, and ensure proper communication across shifts.
• Perform assigned preventative maintenance, repairs, and rebuilds on all associated equipment as assigned by supervisor. Identify damaged or defective equipment and repair in a timely manner.
• Perform proper Lock-out/Tag-out procedures when working on equipment.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication assignments from mechanical drawings and sketches.
• Diagnose, analyze, investigate, and correct basic causes of malfunction of production and plant equipment.
• Keep work areas clean, neat, and orderly.
• Other duties that is reasonably associated with the above functions of the job.

Tech Level IIFamiliar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures fresh to frozen food processing and packaging.  Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Performs a variety of tasks and works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

• Perform welding and fabrication assignments from mechanical drawings and sketches.
• Diagnose, analyze, investigate, and correct common causes of malfunction of production and plant equipment.
• Guide and assist Tech Level I technician in basic maintenance and fabrication techniques.
• Isolate systems of all potential energy and hazards to ensure proper Lock-out/Tag-out for maintenance work.

Tech Level IIIFamiliar with a variety of the concepts, practices, and procedures of fresh to frozen food processing and packaging.  Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.  Performs a variety of complicated tasks.  Directs and leads the work of others.  A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

• Lead others effectively and coordinate work and ensure job duties are completed.
• Act in Supervisor's role in their absence.
• Diagnose, analyze, investigate, and correct all/most causes of mechanical malfunction of processing and plant equipment.
• Train employees on equipment and system function.

Qualifications

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring:                                            

Tech Level I

Furnish and use hand tools normally expected of mechanic technicians.Ability to obtain working understanding of a CMMS system. Document work completed, assign time and parts to proper WO.Good working knowledge of conveyor systems, packaging machinery, pumps, gear reduction boxes, dicers, and other processing machinery.Must work well under pressure and insure safe performance at all times.Must demonstrate a cooperative behavior with co-workers, supervisors, and management.Working knowledge of GMP's within a food manufacturing facility.Fork-lift and Aerial Lift license.High School Diploma or GED required.Basic computer navigation or HMI, CMMS, access procedure folder on network, and E-mail proficiency.Demonstrate color proficiency.Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret equipment schematics, drawings, manufacturer's literature, and technical procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors and managers.Must be able to attain Tech Level II at the end of their 6th year of being in maintenance department.

 Tech Level II

Tech Level I for 3 years minimum to acquire experience and proficiency.Strong mechanical knowledge of various components used in cold storage, food processing, and facility equipment.

 Tech Level III

• Tech Level II for 3 years minimum to acquire experience and proficiency.
• Lead others effectively and coordinate work and ensure job duties are completed.
• Act in Supervisor's role in their absence.
• Diagnose, analyze, investigate, and correct all/most causes of mechanical malfunction of processing and plant equipment.
• Train employees on equipment and system function.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Passionate about a purpose driven career
• Passionate about collaborating respectfully in diverse and inclusive team environments
• Proactively seeks feedback and continuously improves work quality
• Consistently adheres to ethical standards and maintains transparency
Actively contributes to achieving collective team goals

Education & Certification:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to work in a temperature range -15F to 110F.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Requires standing, stooping, twisting, lifting, and other physical movements requiring full range of motion.

Work Environment:

• Employees are regularly exposed to wet or slippery ground conditions.
• Employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat and/or cold conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, employees must wear all PPE's when entering the plant.
• Must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Employees may be exposed to hazards in the workplace such as proximity to equipment conducting extreme heat, moving parts and electrical current.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

Travel Requirements:

• None

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions. FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA:Hiring Pay Scale: $____30.15_____Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.

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