Food Plant Mechanic - Refrigeration & Repairs (1st Shift)

Jessie-Lord-Baker; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shine Foods, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair manufacturing equipment across our food production lines.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as with the maintenance team. You will diagnose faults, perform advanced repairs on electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, support startup and refrigeration needs (ammonia knowledge preferred), and follow

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food production line equipment.
• Welding, soldering and fabrication knowledge.
• Ammonia refrigeration system knowledge highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses equipment and machinery failures and takes corrective action with minimal supervision.
• Performs advanced electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs and adjustments.
• Capable of handling plant startup, boiler room and refrigeration system.
• Utilizes work orders, breakdown reports and preventive maintenance logs.
• Performs fabrication of equipment used for processing and packaging.
• Assists in installation of new plant equipment.
• Assists production personnel with mechanical, electrical or other operational problems on any plant equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance and lubrication according to the maintenance program.
• Performs and completes Lock Out/ Tag Out and Hot Work Tickets as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade certification preferred

Tools

Welding equipment

Pneumatic & hydraulic tools

Ammonia refrigeration knowledge

Job description

Shine Foods, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair manufacturing equipment across our food production lines.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as with the maintenance team. You will diagnose faults, perform advanced repairs on electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, support startup and refrigeration needs (ammonia knowledge preferred), and follow