Hybrid Food Packaging Equipment Maintenance Operator

Wolf-Packing Automation harnesses over 30 years of expertise to provide cutting-edge packaging solutions. The company specializes in automating processes such as filling, bagging, wrapping, capping, labeling, cartoning, and palletizing. Wolf-Packing Automation is dedicated to helping businesses optimize efficiency through fully automated packaging systems. Their innovative approach ensures high-quality and reliable solutions for diverse industries.

About the Role. Hybrid (Work in office and Work from home)

Wolf-Packing is looking for a highly skilled

Food Packaging Equipment Electro-Mechanical Operator to join our growing technical operations team. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, mechanically talented, electrically knowledgeable, and experienced infood-processing or packaging equipment environments.

You will build, assemble, troubleshoot, install, and commission packaging equipment at our facility as well as travel to customer facilities.

If you are resourceful, hardworking, values-driven, and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, JOIN THE WOLFPACK!

• Equipment Assembly & Build
  • Uncrate machines and equipment from wooden boxes using hand tools and power tools.
  • Assemble conveyors, platforms, frames, safety guards, product handling equipment, etc.
  • Build and configure packaging systems including
    multi-head weighers, pre-made pouch (Doy Pack) machines, and vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) machines
    .
  • Complete all mechanical adjustments, alignments, timing, and system integrations.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Setup
  • Read, interpret, and work from
    electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical drawings
    .
  • Diagnose and resolve electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical issues during builds and installations.
  • Perform full machine commissioning, calibration, and optimization at customer facilities.
  • Configure sensors, load cells, HMI settings, sealing parameters, bag forming adjustments, and more.
• Customer Support & Field Service
  • Travel to customer food plants as needed for installation, commissioning, training, and service.
  • Train customer operators and maintenance staff on safe and proper machine use.
  • Serve as a brand ambassador who communicates clearly, maintains professionalism, and ensures customer success.
  • Collaborate with internal team members to prepare equipment prior to shipment.
  • Maintain clean, safe, and organized workspace and field environments.
  • Suggest improvements to assembly procedures, design, workflow, and customer onboarding.

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a food plant or food packaging environment
  .
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in equipment build, assembly, and adjustments.
• Working knowledge of
  electrical systems
  , including:
  • Basic troubleshooting of control circuits
  • Wiring, sensors, and low-voltage components
• Working knowledge of
  pneumatics
  (valves, regulators, actuators).
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following (required):
• Vertical Form-Fill-Seal (VFFS) systems
• Ability and willingness to
  travel for installations and customer support
  (Domestic only)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Experience with food packaging automation systems.
• Experience installing packaging lines in factories or co-pack facilities.
• Competitive hourly rate or salary based on experience.
• Travel per diem, mileage, and meal reimbursements.
• Health insurance
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement as company grows.

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92618