Suterra is one of the world's most innovative biopesticide companies. Grower-owned and part of The Wonderful Company®, our insect management products use naturally occurring compounds such as pheromones. These ingredients are non-toxic, leave no harmful residues on food and do not leach into soil or groundwater. Come help us make the world a better place. Naturally.

Maintenance Technician- Manufacturing and Production

In order to support Suterra's continued investment in sustainable technology, we are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to help us with repairing, maintaining and improving the physical assets and systems for manufacturing products. The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintenance and repair of production equipment as well as driving projects for long-term improvements in safety, efficiency, capacity and compliance.

This role will interface closely with both external vendors and internal departments, including health & safety, engineering, supply chain management and production.

Responsibilities Include

Preventive Maintenance:

• Conducting preventive maintenance for our on-site production systems and equipment.
• Maintaining records of maintenance performed and parts and materials utilized.
• Assist in the design and construction of new equipment and equipment improvements.
• Working with Engineering to develop preventive maintenance programs for new equipment and utilities.
• Working with the Operations team to coordinate access to equipment and utilities with minimal impact on production.
• Coordinating preventive maintenance requiring outside vendor support, including requests for quotation, scheduling, safety orientation and permit issuance.

Troubleshooting & Repair:

• Working with our Maintenance, Engineering and Production teams to understand the root cause of issues that are affecting equipment or utility performance.
• Managing parts, tools, drawings and other resources required to facilitate safe and timely repairs.
• Providing recommendations and initiating projects to prevent the recurrence of production issues and breakdowns.

Project Support:

• Working with Facility and Process Engineering to generate and implement improvements that enhance safety and efficiency.
• Supporting the safe installation of new tools and equipment.
• Providing support to the broader Operations team with design and fabrication work.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in an industrial setting with a variety of equipment.
• Ability to use and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints and schematics.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Previous experiencing using CAD programs for solid modelling.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems while understanding risks to resources and deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for teamwork across multiple functions of the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively.
• Ability to respond outside of normal work hours to urgent site maintenance needs.

Preferred Job Experience:

• Past experience with production systems involving aerosol filling, web handling and coating processes.
• Knowledge of control circuits and troubleshooting controls for pumps, motors and other electrical/mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and installing programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Working knowledge of plumbing, compressed air, HVAC, building automation, and fire suppression systems.
• Strong understanding of pneumatic systems used for production equipment, including cylinder operation, manifold design, and troubleshooting valve assemblies.
• Valid driver's license with ability to drive company vehicles, forklifts, and personnel lifts.

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Wonderful's Dedication to You:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
• Opportunities for development and internal mobility
• Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
• Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Company focus on wellness and health including virtual yoga and mindful meditation classes

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $5 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company's 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company's market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America's No. 1 tree nut and America's fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America's No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world's leading floral delivery service.

The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California's Central Valley.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, 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.

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