General Facilities Maintenance Mechanic 3rd shift

Golden State Foods; California (MO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Golden State Foods is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic with an HVAC focus to sustain high-speed food production equipment. You will maintain air systems, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance to keep operations safe and reliable.

The role requires experience in industrial systems, strong problem-solving, and ability to work back shifts, weekends, and on-call support. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany this key position.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree preferred or significant relevant experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Familiarity with TPM/IWS and DDS/OPR methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot air compressor systems from 150psi to 400psi.
• Repair systems from 12VDC to 480VAC and support control diagnostics.
• Adhere to OSHA, food safety and Lockout/Tagout standards; work back shifts/weekends.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

World Class Manufacturing

Reliability modeling

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

MS Office

Manufacturing concepts

Math & analytics

Predictive maintenance

Leadership on floor

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley systems

VFDs

Blueprints

Job description

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

Maintenance Engineer

3rd shift

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re seeking a skilledMaintenance Mechanicwith a specialty in HVAC to support day-to-day operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial food production equipment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that air systems and other mechanical components remain safe, reliable, and fully operational to support high-speed manufacturing operations.

WHAT YOU’LLBE DOING

Air Compressor Systems Maintenance

• Maintain and support multiple industrial air compressor systems ranging from 150psi to 400psi
• Service associated equipment such as air dryers, filters, and condensate management systems
• Perform daily equipment checks and monthly PMs including cooler cleanings, oil/filter changes, and status documentation
• Diagnose system failures and perform repairs in varied temperature environments
• Maintain accurate equipment records to support asset lifecycle and preventive maintenance tracking

Electrical & Mechanical Support

• Troubleshoot and repair systems operating from 12VDC to 480VAC, including relay logic and VFDs
• Understand and apply control diagnostics using Allen Bradley or similar systems
• Install and support a range of industrial systems including motor circuits, pneumatics, hydraulics, and refrigeration
• Interpret and work from technical documents, blueprints, and equipment manuals

Safety & Collaboration

• Respond quickly to breakdowns and production disruptions with minimal supervision
• Support other team members with complex repairs or heavy equipment
• Adhere to all OSHA, food safety, and Lockout/Tagout standards
• Maintain a safe and organized workspace at all times
• Be available for back shifts, weekends, and on-call support

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification

Engineering degree preferred from an accredited college or significant relevant experience / expertise.

Experience:

• Minimum 3-year experience as a maintenance or production supervisor, preferably in a mature TPM / IWS environment.
• Participation in & understanding of daily directional setting (DDS) / Operational Reviews from floor to plant level.
• ODR(AM) / PM pillar experience preferred, i.e., ODR steps 0-3 and PM steps 1 and 2 methodologies.
• Systemic results improvement through leadership of people & ownership of systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Mechanical knowledge
• World Class Manufacturing Systems
• Statistical analysis and reliability modeling
• Root Cause Analysis
• Project Management
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software
• Manufacturing concepts and techniques
• Math and analytical skills
• Relevant department concepts, policies, and regulations
• Predictive maintenance technologies

Skill and ability to:

• Manage projects on time and to budget
• Hands on leadership – on the floor, coaching associates
• Excellent communication and cross functional teamwork
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Improve capability across a diverse team of people
• Influence, coach, & build capability in leaders at all levels
• Motivate associates in a team-based environment
• Good problem-solving skills
• Improve equipment design
• Identify problems or irregularities (defects) for early resolution
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with associates verbally an in writing
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers
• Travel via airplane and automobile
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Creed and Values

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Directly – Mechanic(s), Indirectly – Operators

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards: Healthy Daily Management Systems
• Maximize equipment availability
• Extend equipment component technical life
• Efficient, cost-effective maintenance
• In-depth Analysis completion, coaching and quality
• GPS Phase progression
• Project / assignment standards
• Cost containment – maintenance spend (parts & labor)
• Capital spend monitoring
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Customer satisfaction
• Vendor relations

COMPENSATION

Pay Range: $31.72 - $35.12

Base pay for this role will be determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity, in accordance with company guidelines

Other Compensation: May include shift differentials, overtime pay, bonuses, or other incentive pay as applicable to the position and location.

Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vo

Retirement Benefits:401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO): Includesvacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays providedin accordance withcompany policy and applicable state and locallaws.

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

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