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Maintenance Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Los Angeles County, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 29 - 36
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Department:
Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician will apply various technologies to test modify and repair manufacturing machinery and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
In partnership and collaboration with plant operations and human resources:
- Performs complex periodic preventive maintenance on automated and other production systems and equipment using knowledge of solid state circuitry electronics electrical-mechanical devices motors wiring diagrams and schematics computers etc.
- Troubleshoots repairs aligns calibrates inspects and tests various production lines and equipment.
- Programs logic controls for proper equipment operation.
- Ensures quality and consistency in production processes by assessing modifying and/or calibrating equipment.
- Ensures efficiency and productivity by evaluating and modifying production processes and/or equipment.
- Identifies troubleshoots and resolves issues with equipment devices or products; uses precision instruments such as calipers micrometers and gauges to make adjustments.
- Assists Supervisor with tasks related to development construction and evaluation of prototypes new products operations and/or procedures.
- Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.
- Reads and interprets schematics and equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service.
- Maintains records to ensure accountability of time parts and repairs to meet regulatory compliance and budget constraints.
- Installs and performs diagnostic tests on mechanical systems.
- Develops and implements mechanical maintenance plans to prevent costly equipment breakdowns.
- Communicates with management and other maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
- Makes repairs to tools and equipment as needed.
- Uses hand and power tools and ensures tools and equipment are maintained and repaired.
- Cleans and assists with the upkeep of the facilities.
- Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms and safety policies.
Other duties as assigned by management.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- A minimum of five (5) years industrial maintenance experience to include mechanical electrical and PLC preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering designs installations maintenance and repairs
- Knowledge of Allen Bradley controls input
- Able to troubleshoot and program VFDs
- Able to troubleshoot input and output signals
- A valid driver license in good standing
- Forklift Certification
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY:
- Strong electrical and mechanical experience preferably in a food processing environment
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Flexibility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
- Display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment
- Must be able to effectively manage time by organizing and planning work
- Must be able to use a variety of hand and power tools electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
- Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to work well with all levels of employees whether individually or in a team environment
- Effectively communicate questions problems and reports to co-workers supervisory and management personnel
- Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to perform mechanical maintenance and repairs outside of business hours
Benefits
- Insurance coverage that includes medical dental vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts (To be eligible for benefits the employee must work at least 30 hours per week (or 130 hours per month))
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
- Tuition assistance program
- Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
As we celebrate 100 years, growing from a family-owned bean and elevator company to today’s thriving food products corporation, we credit our success to our entrepreneurial, competitive spirit and our 100% employee ownership.
