Maintenance Technician

Sterling Engineering; Newark (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in food manufacturing as a Maintenance Technician III. You'll be responsible for maintaining essential equipment, ensuring operational efficiency, and working in a dynamic environment that values your skills in mechanical and electrical systems. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in related industrial systems (or 6 years without diploma).
• Hands-on experience with refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex technical repairs and preventive maintenance on bakery equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC systems.
• Complete equipment overhauls and test functionality post-repair.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

PLC systems

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

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Title: 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician III

Location: Newark, CA

Pay Rate: $30-$36/hr

Join our team as Maintenance Technician III, where you'll play a key role in keeping food manufacturing operations running smoothly. If you're an experienced technician with a solid background in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems—and you're passionate about minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency—we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

• Perform complex technical repairs and preventive maintenance on bakery equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC systems.
• Repair, fabricate, and install mechanical and electronic components.
• Diagnose and resolve control system issues across production, building automation, fire protection, and more.
• Support production teams with technical expertise and equipment troubleshooting.
• Complete equipment overhauls and test functionality post-repair.
• Use tools including saws, drills, scissor lifts, and forklifts safely and effectively.
• Maintain detailed records using Maintenance Management Systems and email communication tools.
• Uphold strict compliance with GMPs, quality assurance, safety procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Keep your workspace clean, safe, and organized.
• Coordinate with bakery teams to ensure maintenance minimizes disruption.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma plus 4 years of experience in related industrial systems
• (or 6 years without diploma; Bachelor's in Engineering preferred)
• Hands-on experience with at least three of the following:
• refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, food manufacturing process controls.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in industrial environments, including PLCs and field devices.
• Deep understanding of machinery, preventative maintenance, and process control systems.
• Able to read and interpret technical documentation including P&IDs, loop diagrams, and layout drawings.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving production environment.
• SAP and food manufacturing experience is a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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