Maintenance Mechanic Lead

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Annual/Performance Bonuses

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Industrial Maintenance Lead for our Vernon, CA facility. You will oversee electrical troubleshooting, drive preventive maintenance programs, and mentor junior technicians to keep plant operations safe, efficient, and reliable.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial maintenance within food or manufacturing, strong PLC and motor control experience, and the ability to read schematics. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in food or manufacturing.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting in 480V, 3‑phase, PLCs, sensors.
• Mechanical knowledge including pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience leading or mentoring maintenance technicians.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
• Familiarity with PM programs and CMMS usage.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Coordinate and perform scheduled PMs and work orders in CMMS.
• Provide hands-on training and guidance to maintenance techs.
• Maintain and repair plant equipment including motors, conveyors, control panels.
• Collaborate with production, QA, and sanitation to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, and food safety standards.
• Maintain accurate repair and PM logs.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Leadership

Schematics/b blueprints reading

PM programs

CMMS usage

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Lead - West Coast leader of protein manufacturing - Vernon,ca

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jamal Elkhateib.

Salary: $33 - $41 per hour

A bit about us

We are a leading food manufacturing company with a long history of producing high-quality food products for over 75 years. Our commitment to quality and innovation has allowed us to maintain a strong reputation in the industry as being one of the largest food processors on the west coast. We offer a wide range of food products, all made from the freshest ingredients and processed using the latest technology.

As a company that values its employees, we provide a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation packages, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Why join us

• Incredible advancement opportunites with a leader in the food/beverage industry for over 70 years
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Annual/Performance Bonuses

Job Details

Position Summary: We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic Lead to oversee and execute critical maintenance functions across our production facility. This role will focus heavily on electrical troubleshooting, leading preventive maintenance (PM) programs, and mentoring junior technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and lead troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Coordinate and execute scheduled PMs and work orders using CMMS.
• Provide technical guidance and hands‑on training to maintenance techs.
• Maintain and repair facility equipment, including motors, conveyors, control panels, packaging machines, and refrigeration support systems.
• Collaborate with production, QA, and sanitation teams to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA, USDA, and food safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, PMs, and equipment logs.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment or plant upgrades.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in food or manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in electrical troubleshooting (480V, 3‑phase, PLCs, sensors, motors, VFDs).
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, including pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Experience leading or mentoring other maintenance techs.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
• Strong understanding of PM programs and CMMS usage.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

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