Preventative Maintenance Technician

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the:
  Plant Director
• Travel Requirement: N/A
• Location:
  Bakersfield, CA
• FLSA Status:
  Hourly Non-Exempt
• Employment Category:
  Full Time - Regular
• Pay Range: $27-$35

Generous Brands is dedicated to inspiring people to thrive through the power of vibrant nutrition through its leading brands, Bolthouse Farms, Health-Ade, and Evolution Fresh. Generous Brands partners with SAMBAZON to manufacture, distribute and sell SAMBAZON branded beverages.

Bolthouse Farms is a pre-eminent provider of chilled juice, smoothies, shakes, and protein drinks. Health-Ade is the fastest growing kombucha brand, dedicated to creating bubbly beverages that boost gut health.
Evolution Fresh is a premier cold-pressed juice brand with national availability. And,
SAMBAZON beverages bottle the superfruit power of açaí in juice and natural energy cans.

The company operates its North American business from facilities in Southern California, and the Greater Chicago Area. To learn more, please visit

An Autonomous Maintenance Operator plays a vital, hands-on role in ensuring that an organization's machinery and equipment operate at peak efficiency and are consistently being enhanced. This position blends the technical expertise of a traditional machine technician with the principles of continuous improvement methodologies to drive productivity, improve quality, reduce waste, and increase safety.

The core of their responsibility is to move beyond reactive repairs and embrace a proactive approach to machine maintenance and optimization. They are the frontline implementers of Cl principles directly on the production floor.

This practice reduces unplanned downtime, increases equipment reliability, improves product quality, and builds operator ownership of the production process. By integrating operation, maintenance, and quality checks, the role strengthens the link between productivity and continuous improvement.

• Proactive and Preventive Maintenance: A primary focus is on preventing equipment failures before they happen. This involves executing scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, as well as utilizing predictive maintenance techniques to anticipate and address potential issues, thereby minimizing unplanned downtime.
  • Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis (RCA):When a breakdown occurs, a Cl Machine Technician's role extends beyond simply fixing the immediate issue. They are tasked with investigating the fundamental cause of the problem using methodologies like the "5 Whys." This ensures that corrective actions are implemented to prevent the same failure from recurring.
  • Machine Optimization and Enhancement:They are actively involved in identifying and implementing improvements to the machinery. This can include modifications to decrease cycle times, enhance the quality of the output, reduce energy consumption, and improve the ergonomics and safety for operators.
  • Data Collection and Analysis: A crucial aspect of this role is the collection and analysis of data related to machine performance. Key metrics often include Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR). This data is used to identify trends, pinpoint areas for improvement, and measure the success of implemented changes.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Cl Machine Technicians work closely with a variety of stakeholders.
  • They collaborate with machine operators to understand their challenges and gather valuable feedback. They also partner with engineers and dedicated continuous improvement specialists to design and execute improvement projects.
  • Implementation of Lean and TPM Principles: This role is often integral to the successful implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives. This can involve:
  • 5S Implementation:Championing the 5S methodology (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) to ensure a clean, organized, and efficient work environment around the machinery.
  • Autonomous Maintenance:Assisting in the training and empowerment of machine operators to perform basic maintenance tasks…