Maintenance Technician at Golden West Packaging Group in Stockton, CA

Who is Golden West Packaging Group (GWPG)?

We are a leading West Coast mill-independent specialty packaging and printing business. We are the people behind the innovative packaging solutions that make it possible for our customers’ products to reach our community – at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between.

With 13 manufacturing facilities primarily in California and Washington state, our extensive production capabilities include structural and graphic design, value-added converting, flexographic printing, and lithographic lamination. Our advanced, environmentally sustainable packaging solutions serve a wide range of well-known customer brands across multiple industries including agriculture, food services, medical device, food products, wineries, high tech, pharma, cosmetics and many more!

Why is Golden West Packaging Group THE place to work?

We are a well-established, growing company in a stable industry that is re-imagining itself to be a place where everyone knows everyone, where you can make a difference, and where you can learn and grow professionally.

We are focused on safety and building an employee-centric work environment where team members can experience camaraderie, relevance, and career advancement.

As the packaging and logistics sector continues to grow, we’re growing with it and creating new opportunities. Come make your mark at a company that strives to celebrate your individuality, skills, and talents.

At Golden West Packaging Group, you’ll feel the difference and make a difference.

The Role You’ll Play

The role of maintenance technician is to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment following all processes and procedures, communicating potential and immediate issues to the maintenance manager. This individual also maintains records of repairs through Manager Plus, analyzes trends and makes recommendations to increase machine reliability and up time.

This role is eligible for overtime.

What You’ll Do

• Comply with all Safety processes and procedures, EPA and OSHA regulations
• Servicing and maintaining equipment including motors, conveyors, PLC, electrical issues, and all other equipment
• Tracks all repairs in manager plus, identifying any reoccurring themes and making recommendations for repairs to maintenance manager
• Does daily visual inspections of building, grounds, equipment, and projects in process
• Works with plant supervisors to increase reliability and uptime on equipment
• Consults and coordinates with operations on repair schedules and any production delays that could happen
• Fabricates parts as needed for repairs
• Follows Total Preventative Maintenance guidelines

What You’ll Get

• A friendly, team-based, supportive work environment
• Competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and 401K plan with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning and support services
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Progressive employee referral program
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

If this sounds like you and if you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, we invite you to apply today!

What You’ll Need

• Strong industrial mechanical equipment skills
• Strong electrical background
• Proven troubleshooting, problem solving and decision-making ability
• Ability to prioritize repairs according to urgency
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills

Required Experience:

• Successful completion of Industrial Maintenance apprenticeship program or other accredited training
• 10+ years industrial maintenance repair and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in electrical experience

Other desired but not required skills or experience:

• PLC programming a plus

Golden West Packaging Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Golden West Packaging Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is a non-exempt position. The pay range for this position is $34.00 to $43.00 per hour. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.