2nd SHIFT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC $23-$33 ($1.00 DIFFERENTIAL)

JBS USA; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

JBS Prepared Foods is seeking a 2nd shift Maintenance Mechanic to oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production and utility systems in the facility. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnosing failures, and ensuring uptime while adhering to USDA guidelines, GMP standards, and safety protocols.

Role requires experience with motors, conveyors, boilers, refrigeration units, and plant support infrastructure, plus strong communication with maintenance, QA, and

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading and understanding GMP/SQF requirements.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and diagnosing mechanical/electrical failures.
• Three years of related maintenance experience in a food processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production and utility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical failures in motors, pumps, conveyors, and packaging machines.
• Inspect and replace worn components; document work orders and updates.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies; report issues to supervisor.
• Communicate with maintenance, QA, and operations to minimize downtime.

Skills

Problem solving

Team communication

Safety conscious

Reading schematics

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Forklift certification

Electronics and electrical training

Tools

Hoists

Hand tools

Job description

Position Title

2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Wage Range: $23-$33.00 Differential: $1.00

Status: Full Time Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all production and utility systems within the facility. Core equipment includes motors, gearboxes, pneumatic controls, conveying systems, boilers, air compressors, CO2 or Freon-based refrigeration units, and plant support infrastructure. Duties include performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing electrical and mechanical failures, monitoring utility system performance, and executing corrective actions to ensure optimal uptime and process reliability. The role requires strict adherence to USDA guidelines, GMP standards, and all facility safety protocols, including LOTO, confined space, and hot work procedures.

Essential Functions

• Reports to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Must work and communicate well with Maintenance, QA, Operations supervisors.
• Maintain and repair all production equipment: including, but not limited to, pumps, tumblers, evaporators, dryers, valves, baggers, injectors, slicers, packaging machines, etc.
• Must have a working knowledge of and experience in plant maintenance operations.
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
• Test mechanical to ensure proper functioning.
• Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, hand tools, or power tools.
• Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. Operate hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance.
• Inspect mechanical components to identify problems.
• Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Troubleshoot electrical controls and components, and repair as needed.
• Ordering / maintaining inventories for all parts to service all equipment plant wide.
• Ability to communicate with technical support with equipment.
• Documentation of all schematic and diagram changes to keep plant record current.
• Responsible for working with minimal supervision in all key areas.
• Responsible for reporting on a daily basis work orders and activity reports (all time is to be accountable).
• Required to climb stairs, ladders and work in congested areas.
• Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 0° F to 130° F.
• Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly.
• Follow all company Policies, such as but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safe Quality Foods (SQF), and Safety Rules and procedures.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Must be familiar with equipment and parts used on equipment, including proper name for parts.
• Must be able to contact technical support for any of our equipment at any given time. When an issue is presented that cannot be identified and fixed in-house.
• Must be responsible to follow up with any pending repairs in equipment throughout the plant. And communicate with management and the rest of the team.
• Must be driven and with a positive attitude towards upcoming projects.
• Must have ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics as well as blueprints.
• Must identify problems and provide solution for it taking into consideration food safety and safety guidelines.
• Share knowledge with team and continue ongoing and updated training.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance at work.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a quick and efficient manner.
• Must be able to read and understand all company rules and GMP’s.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures.
• Must be able to work well with other people.
• Lead by example with honesty, drive, initiative, and positive attitude.

Education And/or Experience

• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills; Basic computation skills; or one to three months related experience and / or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Has a current forklift operator’s license or the ability to acquire and maintain required certification.
• Minimum three years’ experience. High school level graduate required. Verbal and written communication skills and training with emphasis in electronics, instrumentation, refrigeration, electrical, and general mechanical.
• Must have the ability to read and understand written and/or verbal instructions.

Physical Demands

• Sitting/Standing/Walking – Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will do all three. Must be able to stand on feet for at least a two hour consecutive time period and up to 8-12 hours.
• Lifting/Carrying – Each workday, the maintenance mechanic lifts up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis. He will be expected, each workday to carry 50 pounds on a repetitive basis. Occasional lifting/carrying above 50 pounds may be required as well.
• Pushing/Pulling – Each workday, the maintenance mechanic frequently pushes and pulls up to, but not limited to, 50 pounds in a repetitive manner.
• Bending/Stooping – Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will bend and stoop often.
• Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling – Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will sometimes squat. Occasional kneeling/crawling may be required.
• Twisting/Turning – Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will often twist and turn while carrying.
• Climbing/Balancing – Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will occasionally climb and/or balance.
• Reaching – Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will frequently reach in a repetitive manner.
• Grasping/Manipulating – Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will frequently grasp and manipulate in a repetitive manner.

Work Environment

• The use of non-slip footwear is necessary due to slippery and wet floors.
• The use of rubber gloves is necessary to perform job functions.
• Constantly subjected to moving mechanical parts.
• An employee may come into contact with the following: ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils and lubricants, steam, pneumatics, fumes and hazardous gases, sealing compounds.
• Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 0° F to 130° F.
• Working area is noisy and may require that hearing protection be worn at all times.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
• We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/vets.