Maintenance Mechanic

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Maintenance Mechanic Compton, California
Job Ref: 41436


Food/Bev experience required
Strong in both Electrical & Mechanical troubleshooting
**MUST be able to read a wiring diagram/ identify an electrical circuit**
Looking for 1st and 2nd shifts
MUST be ok working Sundays! (PM's done on Sundays)

Managers will work with them on what 2 days they have off



Industrial Maintenance Technician

Position Summary


This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production machinery, facility systems, and related mechanical and electrical equipment in a food manufacturing environment. The technician may also perform welding, machining, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and general building maintenance as needed.


The position supports reliable plant operations while ensuring compliance with food-safety, quality, regulatory, and workplace-safety requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain, and repair production machinery, packaging equipment, conveyors, and facility systems.
• Conduct scheduled preventive-maintenance activities using established checklists and maintenance procedures.
• Examine motors, drives, belts, filters, fluid levels, and other equipment components; replace or service parts when necessary.
• Investigate equipment failures by observing machine operation, consulting technical documentation, and using appropriate diagnostic instruments.
• Troubleshoot and correct electrical and mechanical issues involving industrial equipment.
• Install, replace, adjust, and repair wiring, electrical components, mechanical assemblies, and defective machine parts.
• Use electrical meters safely to measure voltage, current, resistance, and related circuit conditions.
• Read and apply electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, repair manuals, parts catalogs, vendor documentation, and control-system information.
• Diagnose and service industrial electrical systems, control panels, machine circuits, and electrical components.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate equipment such as:
  • Relay-logic control panels
  • Cam-operated switching systems
  • Heating and humidity controls
  • Process-control valves
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • Metal detectors
  • Inkjet printers and coding equipment
  • Electronic scales and meters
• Work with and troubleshoot motor-control systems, including starters, run relays, variable-frequency drives, servo motors, and associated controls.
• Repair, replace, and reassemble components using hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, and electronic testing equipment.
• Support maintenance of packaging lines, conveyors, and other food-processing machinery.
• Perform facility-related maintenance to help keep buildings, utilities, and physical plant systems in safe and efficient condition.
• Maintain accurate records in the computerized maintenance management system, including work completed, parts used, findings, and corrective actions.
• Help improve CMMS procedures, documentation, preventive-maintenance programs, and reporting practices.
• Monitor spare-parts usage and maintain inventory records to support adequate stock levels.
• Participate in maintenance projects and complete other assignments as directed.
• Follow company procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, food-safety standards, lockout/tagout requirements, and applicable regulatory expectations.
• Work cooperatively with operations, maintenance, quality, and management personnel to support safe and consistent production.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least five years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Practical knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Experience with temperature-control systems, plumbing, packaging machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, control valves, and electrical components.
• Ability to work safely with common hand and power tools, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, and electrical or electronic test equipment.
• Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control-system documentation.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Understanding of GMP, food-safety, and manufacturing-quality requirements.
• Ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and schedule changes when business needs require.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training or certification in electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, or industrial maintenance.
• Experience with electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with USDA, FDA, OSHA, and CMMS requirements.
• Spanish/English bilingual ability.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Skills and Work Style

• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving ability.
• Capable of making practical recommendations and developing maintenance plans that support operational performance.
• Dependable, organized, detail-oriented, and committed to accurate work.
• Able to manage several tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and respond to urgent maintenance needs.
• Good documentation and recordkeeping habits.
• Receptive to supervisory feedback and able to follow established instructions.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-changing production environment.
• Motivated to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and equipment reliability.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Ability to work in both hot and cold environments.
• Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform maintenance activities around operating industrial equipment while following all required safety procedures.

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