Equipment Operator I
Core
Operate, repair, and maintain automated fruit sorting equipment to ensure grading standards and quality control.
Role type
Equipment Operator I (Industrial Automation)
Builds
Automated fruit sorting lines for citrus processing
Domain
Agriculture / Food Processing / Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electro-mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, equipment calibration, data documentation, sample collection, material handling, safety compliance, intermediate computer skills (Windows/Excel), mathematical calculations (ratios/percentages)
Preferred skills
fruit knowledge, Quality Control experience, bilingual English/Spanish
Technologies
Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word
Responsibilities
Setup and operate electronic fruit sorting equipment; perform general repairs and preventive maintenance; calibrate units and adjust grading standards; collect and evaluate fruit samples; fill out downtime documentation; maintain equipment cleanliness and safety protocols; lift and move materials multiple times per shift.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC