Dairy Plant Maintenance Mechanic — 100% Benefits

A Hiring Company; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Employer-paid health insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Crystal Creamery in Modesto, CA is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Mechanic to keep production running safely and reliably. Pay is $32.00-$36.00 per hour (DOE) with 100% employer-paid medical benefits for employees and their families.

You'll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain processing, packaging, and utility equipment, read blueprints, and contribute to continuous improvement while adhering to food safety and quality standards. Shift flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Maintenance mechanics with 3–5 years experience in manufacturing or food production.
• Strong knowledge of electrical controls, PLCs, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience is preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machinery and systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Support continuous improvement to maximize equipment reliability.
• Follow food safety and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Electrical systems

PLCs

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Crystal Creamery in Modesto, CA is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Mechanic to keep production running safely and reliably. Pay is $32.00-$36.00 per hour (DOE) with 100% employer-paid medical benefits for employees and their families.

You'll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain processing, packaging, and utility equipment, read blueprints, and contribute to continuous improvement while adhering to food safety and quality standards. Shift flexibility is required.