Maintenance Mechanic

Jessie-Lord-Baker; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shine Foods, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair manufacturing equipment across our food production lines.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as with the maintenance team. You will diagnose faults, perform advanced repairs on electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, support startup and refrigeration needs (ammonia knowledge preferred), and follow

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food production line equipment.
• Welding, soldering and fabrication knowledge.
• Ammonia refrigeration system knowledge highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses equipment and machinery failures and takes corrective action with minimal supervision.
• Performs advanced electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs and adjustments.
• Capable of handling plant startup, boiler room and refrigeration system.
• Utilizes work orders, breakdown reports and preventive maintenance logs.
• Performs fabrication of equipment used for processing and packaging.
• Assists in installation of new plant equipment.
• Assists production personnel with mechanical, electrical or other operational problems on any plant equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance and lubrication according to the maintenance program.
• Performs and completes Lock Out/ Tag Out and Hot Work Tickets as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade certification preferred

Tools

Welding equipment

Pneumatic & hydraulic tools

Ammonia refrigeration knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining and repairing various equipment and machinery within our facility, ensuring that they are in proper working order to support our operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Diagnoses equipment and machinery failures or problems and take corrective action with minimal supervision
• Performs advanced electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs and adjustment
• Capable of handling plant startup, boiler room and refrigeration system.
• Utilize work jobs, breakdown report, work orders, and preventative maintenance logs
• Performs fabrication of equipment used for processing and packaging.
• Assist in the installation of new plant equipment
• Assist production personnel with mechanical, electrical or other operational problems on any plant equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and lubrication on production machinery and other plant equipment and facilities in accordance with the preventative maintenance program as assigned.
• Perform and properly complete Lock Out/ Tag Out and Hot Work Tickets as needed.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• All employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues they observe to their supervisor
• Monitors and enforces cGMPs
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre-requisite programs

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Experience in food production line equipment maintenance
• Welding, Soldering and fabrication knowledge
• Ammonia refrigeration system knowledge highly desirable

Language Requirement

• Ability to understand written and oral direction in English and/or Spanish.

Physical Requirement:

• Frequently lift and carry 10-50 lbs.
• Occasionally lift and carry 50-100 lbs.
• Ability to occasionally climb an industrial ladder
• Regularly lift, stand, walk, and use hands to fingers
• Must be able to work in a loud environment with appropriate hearing protection.
• Ability to walk through production areas.
• Exposure to temperature change.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

Schedule:

• 1st shift
• Occasionally be available to work on weekends.

Supervisor: Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

About Shine Foods, Inc.

Since 1996, Shine Foods has been making some of the most delicious and authentic Asian appetizers in the country. We take great pride in being a resource for private label manufacturing and co-packing needs. We work with our customers on creating new exclusive recipes, modifying and commercializing recipes for production. Today, we have grown to be one of the leading custom Asian appetizer manufacturers and co-packing companies serving local communities, retail and foodservice outlets across North America and beyond.