Maintenance Technician Burrito Factory
Tina'S Burritos
Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing (Burrito Production)
Location: Vernon, CA Shift: Early morning / day / weekend flexibility required Pay Range: Competitive hourly pay + overtime (DOE)
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of production and packaging equipment in a high-volume frozen burrito manufacturing facility. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, welding and fabrication skills, and experience working on conveyors, ovens, fillers, and automated packaging equipment.
This is a floor-based, hands-on role supporting continuous production in a fast-paced USDA-regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair
- Troubleshoot and repair packaging equipment, including:
- Horizontal form-and-seal machines
- Fillers and portioning equipment
- Conveyors, transfer systems, and accumulation tables
- Perform repairs on ovens, kettles, and heating systems used in burrito production.
- Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues impacting production uptime.
- Respond quickly to line stoppages and production breakdowns.
Welding & Fabrication (Critical Requirement)
- Perform MIG/TIG welding and basic fabrication to repair:
- Conveyor frames and supports
- Guards, brackets, chutes, and structural components
- Oven and filler-related hardware
- Modify and fabricate parts to improve reliability, safety, and performance.
- Read basic drawings or fabricate from measurements as needed.
Conveyor & Material Handling Systems
- Maintain and repair:
- Belt conveyors
- Overhead conveyors
- Chain and roller conveyors
- Adjust tracking, tension, bearings, sprockets, and drive components.
- Identify root causes of recurring conveyor failures and recommend improvements.
Preventive Maintenance
- Perform scheduled PMs on:
- Packaging lines
- Ovens and fillers
- Conveyors and motors
- Pneumatic systems
- Document completed work accurately in the CMMS.
- Identify worn or failing components before breakdowns occur.
Food Safety, Safety & Compliance
- Follow USDA, GMP, and food safety requirements during all maintenance activities.
- Maintain proper sanitation, tool control, and foreign material prevention.
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, and safe work practices at all times.
- Work closely with QA and Sanitation teams during repairs and startups.
Team & Shift Support
- Work closely with production operators, leads, and supervisors.
- Communicate clearly with maintenance leadership regarding issues, repairs, and recommendations.
- Support weekend or off-shift work as required for PMs, repairs, or production support.
Qualifications & Skills
Required
- 3+ years of experience as a Maintenance Technician / Industrial Mechanic in food or manufacturing.
- Strong welding and fabrication skills (MIG/TIG preferred).
- Proven experience troubleshooting packaging equipment and conveyor systems.
- Experience working on ovens, fillers, or cooking equipment.
- Strong mechanical skills (bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, drives).
- Ability to read basic schematics, manuals, and drawings.
- Ability to work in cold (freezer) and hot (oven) environments.
Preferred
- Experience in frozen food or USDA-regulated facilities.
- Basic electrical troubleshooting (sensors, motors, VFD fault identification).
- Pneumatic and hydraulic system experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
- CMMS experience.
Physical & Work Environment
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent standing, bending, climbing, and working around moving equipment.
- Exposure to cold, heat, wet environments, and production noise.
Why Join Us
- Stable, high-volume production environment
- Hands-on role with real impact on uptime
- Opportunities for overtime and skill growth
- Work on complex food production and packaging equipment
- Be part of a team that values reliability, safety, and craftsmanship
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