Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Lead

ZipRecruiter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector seeks a Maintenance Lead to oversee mechanical operations and ensure safe working practices. You will utilize your extensive experience to manage tasks, solve maintenance issues, and guide less experienced employees. With a focus on electrical and mechanical systems, this role offers a competitive starting hourly pay of $47 and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

401(k) with matching

Flexible spending accounts

Bonuses

Uniform & shoe allowance

Employee discounts

Short & Long-term disability

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant.
• Previous leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assigns work tasks to mechanics and assists in scheduling.
• Diagnoses issues, performs repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Operates mobile lift trucks for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of local, state, and federal electrical codes

PLC programming

Troubleshooting electrical circuits

Mechanical equipment repairs

Hydraulic and compressed air systems knowledge

Welding equipment proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Lead

The Maintenance Lead assigns work tasks to mechanics, assists the Maintenance Supervisor with scheduling and monitoring workloads, and trains less experienced employees as required.

• Install, operate, maintain, check, and troubleshoot all types of A/C and D/C electrical equipment. Install, troubleshoot, and repair solid state and electronic equipment as well as mechanical equipment.
• Use safe working practices and report/repair any hazard conditions.
• Inspect machines, conduct tests, and complete all required reports and paperwork.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs according to A.I.B. standards.
• Diagnose issues and employ proper troubleshooting procedures to determine when parts need replacement and repairs are necessary.
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble gearboxes, fans, conveyors, blowers, compressors, pumps, valves, and other mechanical equipment as directed.
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble electrical motors, relays, timers, and related electrical equipment.
• Install and repair electrical conduit, cables, piping, tubing, controls, and grounding as directed.
• Operate mobile lift trucks and hoisting equipment for maintenance tasks, possessing knowledge of simple rigging when necessary.
• Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory for the plant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Minimum of 6 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant, preferably in bakery or food/beverage manufacturing. Previous leadership experience strongly preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal electrical codes.
• Certified in PLC programming (e.g., Allen Bradley or equivalent).
• Experience installing, programming, and troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, and various electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and install complex electrical circuits from wiring diagrams.
• Experience with gearboxes, fans, conveyors, blowers, and other mechanical equipment repairs.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and compressed air systems, with the ability to read diagrams and troubleshoot.
• Experience with pneumatic conduit, cables, piping, and tubing installation and repair.
• Proficiency with welding equipment (MIG/TIG/ARC), cutting tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.

Shift: 3rd shift (10 pm - 6:30 am)

Starting Hourly Pay: $47.00 + shift differential, OT, holidays, and vacation pay

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life & AD&D insurance, Short & Long-term disability, 401(k) with matching, flexible spending accounts, bonuses, uniform & shoe allowance, employee discounts, and more.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based on creed, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, expression, marital status, or other protected categories. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations during the application process.

About Us

At Mission, we believe good food can take you places. From our beginnings as a small tortilla factory in Los Angeles, we’ve grown into a global brand recognized worldwide. Since 1977, we’ve been creating authentic Mexican food products like Guerrero, Maseca, and Calidad, available in grocery stores nationwide. As a subsidiary of Gruma Corporation, we are the #1 tortilla company in the U.S., dedicated to authentic flavors and healthy options for families and friends to enjoy together.