Food Packaging Equipment Electro - Mechanical Operator / Technician (Hybrid)

About the Role

Wolf-Packing is looking for a highly skilled Food Packaging Equipment Electro-Mechanical Operator/Technician to join our growing technical operations team. This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, mechanically talented, electrically knowledgeable, and experienced in food-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!

Key Responsibilities

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 (DoyPack) 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.

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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:
• Reading electrical schematics
• 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):
• Multi-head weighers
• Pre-made pouch / DoyPack machines
• 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.

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

• Experience with food packaging automation systems.
• PLC / HMI exposure (Siemens, Omron, etc.)
• Experience installing packaging lines in factories or co-pack facilities.

The Wolf-Packing 4 Pillars (MUST FIT)1. FIOGID — Figure It Out, Get It Done

Resourceful, takes initiative, solution-driven, and committed to results under any circumstances.

2. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

We lift each other up. We communicate, support, and collaborate to achieve world-class results.

3. Make Life Simpler for Everyone Around You

Focus on clarity, organization, efficiency, and eliminating friction—for teammates and customers.

4. Integrity & Honor in Everything You Do

Always do what's right. Take ownership. Be accountable and honest in every situation.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance