Food Plant Maintenance Mechanic | PLC & Electrical

CLW Foods, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CLW Foods, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Mechanic AM to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment, with focus on safety, quality, and GMP compliance.

The role requires 3+ years of industrial maintenance, experience with food processing gear, PLCs, conveyors, and a readiness to work first shift in a cold environment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and test machines to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Journeyman training beneficial.
• 3+ years’ experience in industrial machine maintenance.
• Large food equipment repair experience.
• 3+ years of working experience with PLC/Motor Controls/VFD knowledge, Allen Bradley, Siemens & GE Fanuc.
• 2+ years of working experience food grade welding skills.
• Strong knowledge of conveyor metal detection systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and basic logic issues.
• Experience with automation, conveyors.

Responsibilities

• Meets plant objectives in safety, quality, cost and customer care.
• Provides technical support for efficient troubleshooting / problem solving activities and maintenance repair to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime.
• Maintains and repairs all equipment in operation which includes pumps, motors, conveyors, and much more.
• Troubleshoots PLC’s.
• Respond quickly to service calls.
• Maintains and repairs electrical and mechanical issues.
• Reads technical manuals to understand equipment and controls.
• Performs tests and runs initial batches to make sure that the machine is running smoothly.
• Cleans and lubricates equipment or machinery.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery to determine whether major repairs are needed.
• Preventative, predictive and scheduled maintenance.
• Floor visibility during machine run times
• Adherence to GMP’s and safety.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

PLC/Motor Controls/VFD knowledge

Conveyors & automation

Troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical repairs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Journeyman training

Tools

Vemag

Formax

Repak

MultiVak

Allen Bradley

Siemens

GE Fanuc

Job description

CLW Foods, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Mechanic AM to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment, with focus on safety, quality, and GMP compliance.

The role requires 3+ years of industrial maintenance, experience with food processing gear, PLCs, conveyors, and a readiness to work first shift in a cold environment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and test machines to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime.