Maitane Technician Maintenance

Flying Food Group; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Flying Food Group LLC is seeking a Maitane Technician Maintenance to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot facility systems, and minimize downtime in a food manufacturing setting located in LAI. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and supporting production through reliable equipment operation.

Responsibilities include developing PM schedules, inspecting systems, maintaining tools and parts inventory, and coordinating with vendors for specialized repairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years general maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to read, write, and understand English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Familiarity with safety, regulatory, and food safety compliance requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for facility equipment.
• Perform general maintenance tasks, including minor electrical, plumbing, and facility repairs.
• Inspect and maintain building systems to ensure proper functionality.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and local building codes.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies for maintenance operations.
• Monitor and log completed maintenance tasks; prioritize urgent repair needs.
• Assist with equipment installations and facility upgrades.
• Support safety programs and compliance initiatives across departments.
• Prepare for and comply with third-party inspections and verification procedures.
• Ensure food safety (HACCP) requirements are followed during maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls systems.
• Diagnose equipment using electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, PLC/HMI diagnostics, and test equipment.
• Perform PMs on production and facility equipment and recommend PM improvements.
• Repair/replace motors, bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, pumps, valves, conveyors, and sensors.
• Troubleshoot VFDs, motors, sensors, relays, contactors, and control circuits.
• Perform LOTO and machine-safety procedures.
• Use multimeters, clamp meters, pressure gauges, and other diagnostic tools.
• Document repairs, parts, failure causes, and downtime in the CMMS.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for recurring failures.
• Support machine changeovers, startups, shutdowns, and production adjustments.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors for specialized repairs.
• Industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• PLC/HMI, VFD, pneumatic, hydraulic, and CMMS experience preferred a plus
• EPA 608 a plus

Skills

Electrical schematics

Mechanical drawings

PLC/HMI diagnostics

CMMS documentation

VFD/controls troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Technical/trade certification

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Test equipment

Job description

Position: Maitane Technician Maintenance

Location: LAI

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Pay Rate : 26.00

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance tasks, troubleshooting facility systems, and ensuring all equipment operates efficiently. This role focuses on preventive maintenance, compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and supporting production by minimizing downtime.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for facility equipment.
• Perform general maintenance tasks, including minor electrical, plumbing, and facility repairs.
• Inspect and maintain building systems to ensure proper functionality.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and local building codes.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies for maintenance operations.
• Monitor and log completed maintenance tasks; prioritize urgent repair needs.
• Assist with equipment installations and facility upgrades.
• Support safety programs and compliance initiatives across departments.
• Prepare for and comply with third-party inspections and verification procedures.
• Ensure food safety (HACCP) requirements are followed during maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls systems.
• Diagnose equipment using electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, PLC/HMI diagnostics, and test equipment.
• Perform PMs on production and facility equipment and recommend PM improvements.
• Repair/replace motors, bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, pumps, valves, conveyors, and sensors.
• Troubleshoot VFDs, motors, sensors, relays, contactors, and control circuits.
• Perform LOTO and machine-safety procedures.
• Use multimeters, clamp meters, pressure gauges, and other diagnostic tools.
• Document repairs, parts, failure causes, and downtime in the CMMS.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for recurring failures.
• Support machine changeovers, startups, shutdowns, and production adjustments.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors for specialized repairs.
• industrial/manufacturing maintenance experience
• ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• PLC/HMI, VFD, pneumatic, hydraulic, and CMMS experience preferred a plus
• EPA 608 a plus

Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school certification preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of general maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to read, write, and understand English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Familiarity with safety, regulatory, and food safety compliance requirements.

Supervisory Responsibility

May have supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

This position is located in a food manufacturing facility and involves working in areas that may be cold, hot, humid, or noisy. The environment includes exposure to strong food odors, allergens, and moving equipment. Employees must follow strict sanitation and safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Work may take place on wet or slippery surfaces. Schedules may include overtime, weekends, or holidays based on operational needs.

Travel 0%

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and activities associated with the position. Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary, and duties may change with or without notice.

Benefits

Flying Food Group LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, prescription drug coverage, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
• Flexible spending accounts and employee assistance programs
• Retirement program (401k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and pet insurance
• MetLife- Legal Program