Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianThe Maintenance Technician is responsible for day-to-day machinery and plant maintenance, ensuring production and packaging equipment, utilities, and facility systems operate safely and efficiently. This role performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues, supports new equipment installations, and maintains accurate maintenance records for the assigned shift.ResponsibilitiesPerform regular preventive maintenance on all plant equipment and facility systems to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on production and packaging lines and perform timely repairs as needed.Support installation, start-up, and maintenance of new manufacturing, packaging, and facility equipment.Fabricate new equipment components and parts for packaging and production areas when required.Work collaboratively with contractors and service providers on equipment installations, repairs, and maintenance contracts.Address facility maintenance needs and issues identified by supervisors, operations leadership, and maintenance engineering staff.Maintain accurate equipment logs, scale calibration records, and facilities maintenance documentation for the assigned shift.Inspect, maintain, and service conveyors, carts, and other moving parts to ensure safe and reliable operation.Maintain and troubleshoot plant utilities and facility systems in accordance with operational and safety standards.Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety regulations and food manufacturing standards, including hygiene and quality requirements.Collaborate with employees, shift supervisors, and management to identify and implement process and equipment improvements.Adapt to flexible hours and shifts, including supporting weekend or overtime work when required by production demands.Perform additional maintenance and facility-related duties as assigned to support smooth plant operations.Essential SkillsMinimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or industrial setting.Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills for production, packaging, and facility equipment.Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including working with PLC controls and related systems.Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics for mechanical and electrical systems.Hands-on experience with preventive and corrective maintenance practices.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks in a production environment.Flexibility to work weekends or overtime as needed to support production schedules.Experience with industrial machinery maintenance, including conveyors and moving equipment.Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while following safety and food manufacturing standards.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with electrical systems and electrical troubleshooting in an industrial setting.Experience in HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting.Basic plumbing knowledge for facility support.Mechanical aptitude with hydraulics and pneumatics systems.Experience with PLC troubleshooting and PLC control systems.Ability to perform welding and basic metal fabrication tasks.Familiarity with facilities maintenance in a manufacturing environment.Comfort working with industrial tools, machinery, and service equipment.Why Work Here?You will work in a unique, sensory-rich environment surrounded by the aroma of chocolate and a playful, whimsical product line. The culture offers a family-owned feel where employees often build close relationships with leadership and colleagues, supported by a strong commitment to ethical sourcing and Fair Trade Certified ingredients. Team members have opportunities to learn the craft of candy-making, packaging, and machine operations from the ground up, gaining hands-on experience across multiple areas of the plant. The atmosphere on the factory floor is friendly and collaborative, with many employees enjoying product discounts and a sense of pride in the products they help create.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility that operates across two daily shifts, with some schedules requiring long hours or night shifts during peak seasonal demand. Standard hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with flexibility expected to support other shifts, weekends, or overtime when needed. The production floor features continuous candy-making, packaging, and machine operations, and tasks may range from supporting machine operation and maintenance to assisting with packing and cleaning equipment. Safety and hygiene are critical; employees must wear steel-toed boots and hairnets at all times on the production floor, along with any additional required personal protective equipment. The environment is energetic and can become high-pressure during peak production periods, particularly for quality control and technical roles, but many employees describe a team-oriented atmosphere where colleagues and floor leaders are approachable and easygoing. Training often occurs on the job in a hands-on, fast-learning environment that requires adaptability and initiative.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Hollister, CA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00/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)