Dairy Plant Maintenance Mechanic – 100% Employer-Paid Benefits

Crystal Creamery, Inc.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health benefits

Competitive pay

Long-term career

Job summary

Crystal Creamery is seeking Plant Maintenance Mechanics in Modesto, California to keep production running safely and efficiently. Earn $32.00–$36.00 per hour (DOE) with 100% employer-paid medical benefits for employees and their families.

The role requires troubleshooting, maintenance, and a focus on safety in a food production setting. Responsibilities include repairing production, processing, and packaging equipment; preventive maintenance; reading blueprints and manuals; and supporting

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production, processing, and packaging 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 technical manuals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment reliability.
• Follow all food safety, quality and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

PLCs

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Communication

Job description

Crystal Creamery is seeking Plant Maintenance Mechanics in Modesto, California to keep production running safely and efficiently. Earn $32.00–$36.00 per hour (DOE) with 100% employer-paid medical benefits for employees and their families.

The role requires troubleshooting, maintenance, and a focus on safety in a food production setting. Responsibilities include repairing production, processing, and packaging equipment; preventive maintenance; reading blueprints and manuals; and supporting