Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic installs, maintains, and repairs industrial production equipment and facility systems in a cold food and beverage manufacturing environment. This role focuses on diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on equipment such as conveyors, packaging lines, mixers, blenders, pumps, fillers, HVAC systems, and pasteurization equipment. The position operates on a WednesdaySaturday schedule from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with overtime and flexibility to work other shifts and weekends as needed, and plays a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair issues on a wide range of industrial equipment including conveyors, packaging lines, mixers, blenders, pumps, fillers, HVAC systems, and related machinery.
• Perform routine and scheduled preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and support consistent, high-quality, and safe product output.
• Install, adjust, and maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs) and other electrical control components to ensure reliable equipment operation.
• Troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to identify and resolve control system problems and support efficient production processes.
• Support building and facility maintenance, including general repairs and upkeep required to maintain a safe and compliant operation.
• Work on improvement projects that enhance equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall plant performance.
• Document daily maintenance activities including downtime events, spare parts usage, and preventative maintenance performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns quickly, assess root causes, and implement effective corrective actions to reduce recurrence.
• Operate effectively in a cold, GMP-regulated food production environment, following all safety, sanitation, and quality procedures.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules and product safety requirements.
• Remain flexible to work weekends, extended hours, and other shifts as needed to support production demands and maintenance coverage.

Essential Skills

• 35 years of maintenance mechanic or maintenance technician experience in a food and beverage manufacturing environment, including equipment troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical systems, including conveyors, mixers, blenders, pumps, and packaging equipment.
• Proficiency with variable frequency drives (VFDs), including installation, adjustment, and troubleshooting.
• Experience troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in an industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with practical knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on industrial equipment to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Basic to intermediate electrical skills related to industrial equipment maintenance.
• Ability to work comfortably and safely in a cold environment around 36 degrees while following GMP standards.
• Previous troubleshooting experience specifically in food and beverage production operations.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM6:00 PM) on a WednesdaySaturday schedule with flexibility for overtime and other shifts as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with high-pressure pasteurization systems is highly desirable.
• Welding skills are a plus for equipment repair and fabrication.
• Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and food safety requirements in a production environment.
• Comfort working in a rapidly growing operation with evolving processes and equipment.
• Strong documentation skills for recording downtime, spare parts usage, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in production, quality, and facilities.
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing priorities and maintenance needs.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a compressed workweek schedule, working four days with three-day weekends that support work-life balance. The organization focuses on health and wellness, offering perks such as a free juice card and a one-month lunch benefit. Flexibility is a core part of the culture, with leadership taking pride in accommodating personal needs and unexpected events. Team members join a rapidly growing, health-focused company with opportunities to contribute to meaningful products and be part of a supportive, adaptable work environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a high-end juice production facility that operates under strict GMP standards. The production area is cold, maintained at approximately 36 degrees, and requires appropriate cold-weather attire while working on equipment and performing maintenance tasks. The facility is part of a rapidly expanding operation with both manufacturing and brick-and-mortar retail locations, including a large plant recently added to support growth. Maintenance mechanics work on the floor around active production lines and industrial equipment, using tools and technologies related to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and VFD systems. The standard schedule is Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with overtime and occasional shift flexibility based on operational needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dinuba, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)