Maintenance Technician

Randstad USA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a skilled Bakery Maintenance Tech III for our Van Nuys, CA facility on the 3rd shift (12 AM–8 AM). You will troubleshoot high-speed bakery equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and lead overhauls and installations to keep lines running at peak performance.

You’ll read schematics (P&IDs, loop drawings), use SAP/CMMS for work orders, and collaborate with production and sanitation teams while upholding OSHA, GMP, and food-safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years in industrial maintenance.
• Experience with refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, or process controls.
• Proficiency with CMMS/SAP and reading technical blueprints.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred or a technical/engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair high-speed mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and PLC equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules and adjustments to maximize uptime.
• Lead major equipment overhauls, modifications, and system installations.
• Read schematics (P&IDs, loop drawings, single-line diagrams) to resolve issues.
• Log work orders and parts usage in SAP CMMS for asset histories.
• Coordinate maintenance with production and sanitation to minimize downtime.
• Adhere to OSHA and GMP food-safety standards.

Skills

Complex repairs

Preventive maintenance

Overhauls & installations

Diagnostics

PLC troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

OSHA/GMP compliance

Education

No degree required

Tools

SAP/CMMS

P&IDs

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Lead the Mechanical Pulse of an Industry-Leading Food Manufacturer

Bakery Maintenance Tech III | 3rd Shift | Van Nuys, CA

Pay: $33.57 – $35.32/hr + performance incentives

Shift: 3rd Shift (Sat–Wed; Off Thursday & Friday)

We are a premier commercial food manufacturing leader behind North America's most iconic baked goods. We need a high-caliber Maintenance Technician III to serve as the mechanical backbone of our high-volume Van Nuys facility. Keep state-of-the-art production lines running at peak performance in a culture built on care, ownership, and growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Complex Repairs: Troubleshoot and repair high-speed mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute PM schedules, adjustments, and component inspections to maximize uptime and operational reliability.
• Overhauls & Installations: Lead major equipment overhauls, machinery modifications, system installations, and technology upgrades.
• Diagnostics: Interpret technical schematics (P&IDs, loop drawings, single-line diagrams) to resolve process control issues.
• CMMS Tracking: Log all work orders, repairs, parts usage, and PM routines in our enterprise CMMS (SAP).
• Cross-Functional Partner: Coordinate maintenance with production and sanitation teams to minimize schedule disruptions.
• Compliance: Strictly adhere to OSHA safety standards, food safety guidelines, GMPs, and sanitation rules.

Qualifications

• Experience: High school diploma with 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience (instrumentation, controls, electronics, electrical/mechanical), or 6+ years equivalent trade experience.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on mastery in at least 3 areas: refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or process controls.
• Systems & Tools: Proficient with CMMS/SAP, technical blueprints, maintenance tools, and material handling equipment.
• Preferred: PLC software/IO troubleshooting (4+ yrs), food manufacturing experience, or a technical/engineering degree.

Perks & Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, and company-paid life insurance.
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with match, disability coverage, and performance incentive plans.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Growth: Continuous skill building and career advancement opportunities.

salary: $62,400 - $74,880 per year

shift: Third

work hours: 12 AM - 8 AM

education: No Degree Required

Core Responsibilities

• Complex Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair high-speed mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and PLC-controlled food manufacturing machinery to eliminate downtime and maximize production uptime.
• Preventive Maintenance & Reliability: Execute detailed PM schedules, equipment adjustments, and component inspections to ensure overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and operational reliability across all bakery lines.
• Overhauls & Installations: Lead major equipment overhauls, machinery modifications, system installations, and technology upgrades in a fast-paced environment.
• Control Systems Diagnosis: Read and interpret complex technical schematics—including P&IDs, electrical diagrams, loop drawings, and single-line diagrams to resolve process control issues.
• CMMS Maintenance Tracking: Log all work orders, repairs, parts usage, and preventive maintenance routines in the enterprise CMMS (SAP) to maintain clear asset histories.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with production operators, sanitation teams, and leadership to coordinate maintenance activities while minimizing disruptions to baking schedules.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all maintenance operations strictly adhere to OSHA safety standards, food safety guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and facility sanitation rules.

Skills

• Maintenance (4 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 4 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Education

• No Degree Required

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.