Maintenance Technician – Evening/Weekend Shifts

Dairy Challenge; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union health benefits

Full pension

9 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick pay

Job summary

Dairy Challenge is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure smooth operation of facilities and production equipment. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, perform preventive maintenance, and implement repairs to minimize downtime.

You will adhere to GMPs and SOPs, keep meticulous maintenance records, collaborate with production teams, and mentor others on new equipment and best practices. Evening shift; 8-hour days with overtime available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational training preferred.
• 2–3 years of facility and production maintenance experience.
• Experience with boilers, chillers, and refrigeration systems desired.
• Proficiency with conveyors, case erecting and folding systems.
• Safety knowledge with OSHA standards; LOTO and arc flash desired.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic math and ability to read schematics; use diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues with diagnostic tools.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Repair and upgrade machinery to improve performance and safety.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, SOPs, and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Train and mentor other staff on new equipment and practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Repairs

Modifications

Compliance and safety

Documentation

Collaboration

Training and development

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Tools

CMMS

MVP

MS Office

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Dairy Challenge is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure smooth operation of facilities and production equipment. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, perform preventive maintenance, and implement repairs to minimize downtime.

You will adhere to GMPs and SOPs, keep meticulous maintenance records, collaborate with production teams, and mentor others on new equipment and best practices. Evening shift; 8-hour days with overtime available.