Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Food Processing

Overhill Farms, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Overhill Farms, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 2 to maintain, repair, and install industrial machinery in our food processing plant. You will diagnose equipment failures, perform preventative maintenance, and fabricate parts as needed using lathes and milling machines.

This role involves welding on stainless steel and servicing refrigeration components under minimal supervision. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, work with boiler and HVAC-related equipment, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical coursework or certificates in maintenance fields preferred.
• Experience with boilers, water systems, air compressors, HVAC.
• Experience with automated and high-speed packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of CMMS and schematic reading.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production line and facility equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance routines on all equipment.
• Assist design and installation of new equipment or layouts.
• Assist with operation of production line equipment.
• Assist in other plant maintenance areas as needed.
• Maintain proper housekeeping in all areas.
• Participate in the company's emergency response team.
• All other duties as assigned by management.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures.
• Gearbox and motor replacements.
• Disassemble and assemble production equipment.
• Mechanical rebuilds of small equipment.
• Understand low voltage safety circuits.
• Weld various metals, primarily stainless steel.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprints/Schematics

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical coursework/certificates

Tools

Lathe

Milling machines

Welding equipment

HVAC systems

Boilers

Pumps

Electrical testing gear

CMMS

Job description

Overhill Farms, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 2 to maintain, repair, and install industrial machinery in our food processing plant. You will diagnose equipment failures, perform preventative maintenance, and fabricate parts as needed using lathes and milling machines.

This role involves welding on stainless steel and servicing refrigeration components under minimal supervision. You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, work with boiler and HVAC-related equipment, and