Bilingual Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Lead- Night Shift

ZipRecruiter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee and enhance the operational efficiency of electrical and mechanical systems. This role involves assigning tasks to mechanics, conducting repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment, particularly in food production. Join a company committed to quality and innovation, where your expertise will contribute to creating authentic food products enjoyed by many. This opportunity offers a dynamic work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting prospect for skilled professionals.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Insurances

401(k) plan with matching

Paid Overtime

Uniform and shoe allowances

Referral and Retention Programs

Vacation Pay

7 Paid Holidays

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required with 6 years of maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of electric codes and PLC programming is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on various machinery.

Skills

Knowledge of local, state, and federal electric codes

PLC programming (e.g., Allen Bradley)

Troubleshooting AC and DC electrical equipment

Mechanical equipment repair

Reading wiring diagrams

Hydraulic and compressed air systems knowledge

Welding equipment operation

Using electrical test equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 years of maintenance experience

Leadership experience

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Power tools

Mobile lift truck

Job description

Job Description

The Maintenance Lead assigns work tasks to mechanics, assists the Maintenance Supervisor with scheduling and monitoring workloads, and trains less experienced employees as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain, check, and troubleshoot all types of A/C and D/C electrical equipment. Install, troubleshoot, and repair solid state and electronic equipment as well as mechanical equipment.
• Use safe working practices and always report/repair any hazard conditions.
• Inspect machines, take any required tests, and complete all reports and paperwork as required.
• Perform PM and repair work in accordance with A.I.B. standards.
• Diagnose and employ proper procedures for troubleshooting to determine when parts need replacement and when repairs are necessary.
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble gearboxes, fans, conveyors, blowers, compressors, pumps, valves, and mechanical equipment when directed.
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble electrical motors, relays, timers, and allied electrical equipment.
• Install and repair electrical conduit, cables, piping, tubing, controls, and grounding as directed.
• Operate mobile lift truck and hoisting in the performance of maintenance work. Possess knowledge of simple rigging when necessary for equipment moving and relocation.
• Help maintain spare parts inventory for the plant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent required. 6 years of experience in Maintenance in a manufacturing plant required, preferably in bakery or food/beverage manufacturing. Previous leadership experience strongly preferred. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal electric codes.
• Certified for PLC programming (e.g., Allen Bradley or equivalent).
• Experience installing, programming, and troubleshooting:
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• All types of AC and DC electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Electrical conduit, cables, piping, and tubing, including all necessary connections, controls, and grounding.
• Able to read and make proper installations of complex electrical circuits from wiring diagrams.
• Able to disassemble, repair, and reassemble gearboxes, fans, conveyors, blowers, compressors, pumps, valves, furnaces, drives, and all allied mechanical equipment related to electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing oven combustion and safety devices.
• Possesses working knowledge of hydraulic and compressed air systems and can read complex diagrams and troubleshoot these systems.
• Experience installing and repairing pneumatic conduit, cables, piping, and tubing, including all necessary connections, controls, and grounding.
• Possess working knowledge of the following equipment:
• MIG/TIG/ARC welding equipment.
• Gas & Plasma cutting equipment.
• Power tools such as drill presses, cut-off saws, lathes, mills, and table tools.
• Electrical test equipment such as voltmeter, megger, ammeter, diode, and SCR tester.

Schedule

Typical Schedule consists of working 10:00pm-6:00am; must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when needed.

This position pays an additional $1.00/hour shift differential.

Benefits

Our Full Benefit Package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Insurances, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching, Night and Evening shift differentials, Paid Overtime, Uniform and shoe allowances, Referral and Retention Programs, Vacation Pay, and 7 Paid Holidays. Employees also benefit from an employee discount program on products.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of creed, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Company Description

At Mission, we believe that good food can take you places. From our humble beginnings as a small tortilla factory in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles to becoming a global brand recognized worldwide, we’ve always strived to help you explore the endless possibilities of tortillas and tortilla chips. Since 1977, Mission has been creating fresh, authentic Mexican food products you can find in your local grocery store including Guerrero, Maseca, and Calidad to name a few. Mission, a subsidiary of Gruma Corporation, is the #1 tortilla company in the U.S. and manufactures a variety of authentic Mexican products. As we’ve grown, we’ve made sure to always put an emphasis on authentic flavors while providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together.