Maintenance Mechanic

Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc.; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 59,236; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Mechanic at Nissin Foods USA in Gardena, CA maintains, repairs, and supports all production machinery and equipment to ensure safe, efficient operations. The role includes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, equipment installation, safety inspections, and continuous improvement across production processes.

Candidates should have 1+ year of maintenance experience in manufacturing, the ability to read manuals, and experience with hand tools and electrical testing equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year mechanical/electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Personal hand tools are required.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Ability to perform math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, and basic graph interpretation.
• Regular lifting and/or moving up to 35lbs; occasional lifting up to 50lbs with assistance; occasional team lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Availability to work any shift and frequent overtime, including Fridays, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair production machinery and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Conduct hourly/daily visual inspections to identify malfunctions, abnormalities, or unsafe conditions.
• Ensure all equipment safety guards, covers, and devices are in place and function properly.
• Perform equipment modifications to support performance, safety, or production efficiency.
• Remove, assemble, and install industrial parts, components, or machinery as needed.
• Work with electrical systems up to 480V/3-phase.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance, lubrication, cleaning, and adjustments.
• Fabricate or construct parts/equipment as needed using machine shop tools (lathe, drill press, mill, hydraulic press, brakes, etc.).
• Maintain tool condition and ensure proper storage and inventory control.
• Generate and complete work orders for required parts and repairs.
• Ensure machinery produces safe, high-quality products consistent with company and regulatory standards.
• Support production teams to maintain operational efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Provide training to full-time and temporary staff on safe machine operation and maintenance basics.
• Work with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional departments on special projects, installations, and process improvements.
• Complete detailed work orders at the conclusion of each assignment.
• Follow operator manuals and contact equipment manufacturers when needed.
• Attend required meetings, including safety, sanitation, production, and quality meetings.
• Perform cleaning tasks and work assignments as designated by supervisor.
• Assist other maintenance personnel as necessary.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Mathematical ability

Stamina

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Electronics or Mechanical Engineering Technology

3-5+ years mechanical/electrical maintenance experience

Tools

CMMS

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Mechanicis responsible formaintaining, repairing,modifying, and supporting all production machinery and equipment. This includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fabrication, and sheet metal work to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality plant operations. The role performs troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, equipment installation, safety inspections, and supports continuous improvement across the production process.

Responsibilities

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting andrepairproduction machinery and equipment to minimize downtime.

• Conduct hourly/daily visual inspections toidentifymalfunctions, abnormalities, or unsafe conditions.

• Ensure all equipment safety guards, covers, and devices are in place andfunctionproperly.

• Perform equipment modifications to support performance, safety, or production efficiency.

• Remove, assemble, and install industrial parts, components, or machinery as needed.

• Work with electrical systems up to 480V/3-phase.

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance, lubrication, cleaning, and adjustments.

• Fabricate or construct parts/equipment as needed using machine shop tools (lathe, drill press, mill, hydraulic press, brakes, etc.).

• Maintain tool condition and ensure proper storageand inventory control.

• Generate and complete work orders for required parts and repairs.

Production Support & Collaboration

• Ensure machineryproducessafe, high-qualityproductsconsistent with company and regulatory standards.

• Support production teams tomaintainoperational efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime.

• Provide training to full-time and temporary staff on safe machine operation and maintenance basics.

• Work with contractors, vendors, and cross-functional departments on special projects, installations, and process improvements.

Documentation & Communication

• Complete detailed workordersat the conclusion of each assignment.

• Follow operator manuals and contact equipment manufacturers when needed.

• Attend required meetings, including safety, sanitation, production, and quality meetings.

Other Duties

• Perform cleaning tasks and work assignments asdesignatedby supervisor.

• Assistothermaintenancepersonnelas necessary.

• Performadditionalrelated duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GEDrequired.

• 1+year mechanical/electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to standfor extended periods throughout the shift.

• Personal hand tools arerequired.

• Proficient in the use of hand tools, powertools,and electrical testing equipment.

• Ability to perform math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, and basic graph interpretation.

• Regular lifting and/or moving up to 35lbs;occasionallifting upto 50lbswith assistance; occasionalteamlifting upto 75 lbs.

• Availabilityto work any shift and frequent overtime, including Fridays, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred:

• Associatesorbachelor'sdegree in Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Electronics or Mechanical Engineering Technology.

• 3-5+ yearsinmechanical/electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

• Previousexperience in afood/beverage or CPGmanufacturing environment.

• Ability to understand and troubleshoot PLC systems.

• Experience with welding, metal fabrication, or operating machine shop equipment.

• Computer MaintenanceManagement System, CMMSfor work orders and ordering parts.

Pay Range

USD $23.24 - USD $42.86 /Hr.

About Us

OUR FOUNDER, MOMOFUKU ANDO There is only one company that can rightfully claim the Pinnacle of Noodledom. Only one company whose founder, faced with a Japanese food shortage after WWII, invented instantramenand sparked a 3-minute global revolution. Only one whose spirit of innovation continues to provide simple, nourishing delight to billions of people. Only one that has been loved around the world for more than 60 years. There is only one Nissin Foods. NISSIN IN THE U.S. On a trip to the U.S. in 1966, Mr. Ando noticed Americans curiously eating forkfuls of noodles out of cups, instead of using bowls and chopsticks. With that simple observation, the worldwide Cup Noodles® phenomenon was born. Shortly after, Nissin officially put down its roots in the U.S. In 1972, our Gardena, CA, plant started production of Top Ramen®—the first instant ramen manufactured and sold in the U.S. And ever since, Nissin Foods USA has launched a continuous stream of new and innovative products for hungry, noodle-loving Americans. WHY NISSIN? Nissin Foods celebrates diversity and inclusion both in our brands and how we do business. Why? Innovation is best driven by diverse perspectives, whichcreateunique results. Respect, steady professional growth, and quality work make our team stronger. We welcome quality folks to join Team Nissin and fulfill our mission to “make people happy by creating delicious, convenient and value-oriented Asian-inspired meal solutions.” If you celebrate innovation and love noodles, you belong here! Nissin Foods USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.