Maintenance Mechanic Lead

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance functions across its production facility. Responsibilities will focus on electrical troubleshooting and leading preventive maintenance while mentoring junior technicians to ensure efficient operations.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Annual/Performance Bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in food or manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in electrical troubleshooting (480V, 3-phase, PLCs, sensors).
• Experience leading or mentoring other maintenance technicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of various systems.
• Coordinate and execute scheduled PMs and work orders using CMMS.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on training to maintenance techs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical systems understanding

Pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

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Base pay range

$33.00/hr - $41.00/hr

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Job details

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

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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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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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