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: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 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:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92618