Maintenance Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; Colton (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to support its maintenance program. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing mechanical and electrical issues, and performing preventive maintenance on plant equipment. Ideal candidates will have a 2-year degree in electronics or extensive experience in a maintenance mechanic role, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity, or electronics.
• Advanced stick and TIG welding skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical problems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Report food safety and quality issues.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair

Preventive Maintenance

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

2-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics

5+ years in maintenance mechanic role

Tools

PLC systems

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great Opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic

Support the company’s maintenance program by focusing on plant equipment and building maintenance in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies and OSHA regulations.

Essential Functions

1. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with plant equipment (e.g., mechanical drive systems, HVAC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems)
2. Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems with plant equipment (e.g., wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors, and AC/DC motor drives)
3. Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment
4. Perform building maintenance and repairs (e.g., air conditioning, lights, forklifts)
5. Perform repairs on equipment to prevent long-term downtime until permanent repairs can be completed
6. Fabricate replacement parts or equipment as needed
7. Electronically troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment using installed PLC systems
8. Electronically troubleshoot 24 Volt control circuits
9. Report food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel
10. Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
11. Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

1. 2-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 5+ years in maintenance mechanic role
2. Experience with repair or preventive maintenance in hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, or electronics
3. PLC experience
4. Advanced knowledge of CMMS
5. Working knowledge of lockout/tagout programs
6. Working knowledge of boiler operations
7. Experience with ammonia, freon, or other cooling media
8. Advanced stick and TIG welding skills; ability to weld to sanitary standards
9. Intermediate computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office
10. Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts to identify solutions
11. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization
12. Strong communication skills
13. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
14. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Note: This is a 3rd shift position, starting at 8 PM.

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