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.
HYBRID ROLE (3 days on site and 2 days remote most weeks)
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.
REQUIRED Experience (Mandatory)
- 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.
- BONUSES FOR INSTALLS AND SPARE PARTS SALES
- Travel per diem, mileage, and meal reimbursements.
- Health insurance
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Opportunities for advancement as company grows.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Food Equipment or Food packaging Facility: 2 years (Required)
- multi-head weigher, VFFS, bagger or flow wrapper: 2 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92618
