Maintenance Mechanic III

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic III for a leading protein manufacturing company. In this full-time role, you'll perform crucial maintenance and troubleshooting on advanced food manufacturing equipment. With generous benefits, including medical insurance and a collaborative environment, this position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous bonus structure

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k with 4% match

Incredible advancement options

Multiple shifts available

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience maintaining industrial equipment in food manufacturing or similar environment.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Previous experience with Multivac systems and high-speed conveyors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on food manufacturing equipment.
• Own preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.

Skills

Understanding of mechanical systems

Experience with troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team-first mindset

Job description

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Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $40.00/hr

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Job details

Maintenance Mechanic III - West Coast leader in protein manufacturing

This Jobot Job is hosted by Jamal Elkhateib

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Salary $28 - $40 per hour

A Bit About Us

For over 70 years, we have been a powerhouse in protein manufacturing — known not just for their longevity, but for leading the charge in innovation, quality, and operational precision. With multiple facilities in the industrial core of Vernon, they’ve built a reputation for delivering high-performance food manufacturing solutions at scale.

What makes them different? It’s the way they blend decades of hard-earned expertise with forward-thinking tech. Each location is equipped with advanced automation and state-of-the-art systems — all designed to uphold one standard best-in-class quality in every product, every time.



Why join us?


Generous bonus structure

Direct-hire Position

Overtime and stability - We are expanding!

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with 4% match

Incredible advancement options

Collaborative leadership We will train and build

Multiple Shifts available

Job Details

What You’ll Tackle Daily

Perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on a range of food manufacturing equipment — e.g. Multivac vacuum sealers, MAP packaging systems, stick machines, grinders, conveyors, label applicators, slicers, tray sealers, and form-fill-seal machines.

Handle both mechanical and electrical issues — from faulty motors to control panel troubleshooting.

Own preventive maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

Read and interpret technical manuals, work orders, and schematics like a second language.

Support machine setups and installations across various departments.

Partner with operations and production teams to stay ahead of mechanical issues.

Keep safety top of mind while maintaining an orderly and efficient workspace.

Maintain accurate logs and documentation for all work performed.

What You Bring to the Table

1–3+ years of experience maintaining industrial equipment in food manufacturing or a similar environment.

Solid understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Comfortable using diagnostic tools, schematics, hand tools, and testing equipment.

Previous experience with Multivac systems, MAP machinery, stick machines, and high-speed conveyors is a huge plus.

Ability to think fast and fix faster, especially during production-critical situations.

Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset.

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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