Lead Maintenance Mechanic - Food Production

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $83,200 - 95,680 per year + none
Reference: AB_5083522

Randstad is proud to partner with an iconic, family-owned food manufacturing pioneer in Hayward, CA. Rooted in deep tradition, community values, and a commitment to authentic quality, our client produces beloved fresh food products distributed nationwide.

As they continue to expand, they are seeking a high-energy, experienced Lead Maintenance Mechanic to take ownership of plant equipment reliability, mentor a skilled technical team, and keep high-speed production running seamlessly. If you are looking for a leadership role where your expertise is genuinely valued and where you can make a direct impact in a tight-knit, family-culture environment, this is the role for you! Qualifications: 

• Proven Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment with demonstrated lead or supervisory-level skills.

• Core Machinery & Technical Skills:

  • Deep mechanical and electrical knowledge of food processing machinery (fryers, ovens, HPP, fillers, pumps, motors, conveyors).

  • Expertise in electrical troubleshooting, running conduit/circuits, and reading PLC ladder logic.

  • Proficiency reading blueprints, electrical schematics, and using precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators).

  • Experience utilizing CMMS software to manage maintenance tasks and workflow.

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salary: $83,200 - $95,680 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

• Lead & Mentor: Serve as a technical guide and mentor for junior maintenance mechanics, leading by example, fostering a collaborative culture, and driving shift execution under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.

• Equipment Reliability & Troubleshooting: Perform expert-level corrective and preventive maintenance across high-speed food processing equipment, including industrial mixers, tortilla ovens, commercial fryers, high-pressure processing (HPP) systems, filling machinery, and packaging lines.

• Electrical & PLC Controls: Run new electrical circuits, relocate power distribution, and perform hands-on diagnostic troubleshooting on automation controls and PLCs.

• Preventive Maintenance & CMMS: Oversee scheduled PM programs (lubrication, filter replacements, drive alignment) and track work orders, parts inventory, and maintenance logs using CMMS software.

• Vendor & Facility Management: Direct third-party contractors and equipment manufacturer representatives during major installations or specialized overhauls. Oversee shop organization, tool security, and plant infrastructure repairs.

• Safety & Food Quality: Enforce strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), USDA/FDA guidelines, and workplace safety compliance across all shifts.

Skills

• Maintenance
• Electrical
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Food Production
• PLC
• CMMS
• Schematics

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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