Shop Mechanic - Wonderful Orchards

With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Use safe practices and principles working around equipment and machinery
• Perform repairs by adjusting, cleaning and replacing worn or damaged parts
• Service, repair and inspect passenger, light and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Perform repairs and inspections on hydraulic and air brake systems.
• Perform steering, suspension, wheel bearings, engine cooling systems, Air filter systems, HVAC, hydraulic system troubleshooting and other repairs.
• Repair and Replace hydraulic hoses, fittings, motors, pumps and valves.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Any other tasks or responsibilities assigned by shop management
• Hands-on shop & in-field assembling, inspections, cleaning, documentation, adjustments, & replacements of various irrigation pump & motor mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on panel, motors and pumps
• Perform live/dead test on electrical circuit

Additional Functions:

• Assigned and maintains a mechanic truck including welder, compressor and tools
• Advanced welding, cutting, grinding, Arc gouging and Plasma cutting skills
• Assigned to a harvest crew  
• Perform BIT/DOT safety inspections
• Advanced Hydraulic system maintenance and repair
• Advanced 12v electrical system knowledge  
• Advanced engine maintenance and repair. Electronic diagnostic skills required
• Advanced knowledge of PTO, drivelines and u-joints  
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC maintenance and repair
• Self-directed individual with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Able to take and read various measurements – land depth, length, voltage
• Basic to Advance knowledge of: Pumps, motors, filter stations, sulfur burners, gypsum machine, fertilizer and acid pumps

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

No formal education or experience is required for this position. High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

• Pass assessment given by Shop management
• Experience using a variety of hand and power tools. Both electric and pneumatic.

OPTIONAL PERFERED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Commercial Driver’s License
• Crane Operator License 
• Opacity Test Certification
• Welding Certification
• MAC or ASC HVAC Recovery Certificate
• ASC Certified
• Air Brakes
• Hydraulics
• Manufacture Sponsored Advanced Repair/Maintenance training
• FLEET/SHOP ASSITANT.     
• NCCER certification or ability to obtain in 6 months

-Pay Range: $20/hr - $26/hr. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Why chose Wonderful?

Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards are part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

• We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
• We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
• We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.

Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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