Multi-Craft Technician (1152442)

The Judge Group; Winton (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician in Winton, CA. The role focuses on maintaining plant assets, ensuring safe, sanitary, and efficient operations, and staying current on equipment and technologies to keep production running smoothly.

The position requires hands-on, team-oriented problem solving across electrical, PLC, instrumentation, and mechanical systems, with the flexibility to work non-traditional hours as needed for production support and to adhere to GMP and safety

Qualifications

• Proficiency in electrical and PLC environments
• Experience with maintaining process equipment
• Ability to read electrical schematics and logs
• Knowledge of GMP, safety, and food safety regulations

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical circuitry and MCCs
• Install, set up, and troubleshoot VFDs
• Repair electrical motors
• Troubleshoot PLCs and load programs
• Work with 24 VDC, 120 VAC, 208/240 VAC, and 208/240/480 VAC systems
• Calibrate instrumentation (level sensors, RTDs, flow meters)
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment
• Follow safety and GMP policies and procedures
• Readily available for emergency repairs

Skills

Electrical & PLC

Instrumentation

Mechanical maintenance

Safety & GMP

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

VFDs

MCCs

PLC programming

Job description

Location: Winton, CA

Salary: $29.50 USD Hourly - $35.00 USD Hourly

Description: Our client is currently seeking a Multi-Craft Technician out in the Winton, CA area!

Summary Of Functions

The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician is responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets in a safe, sanitary, and efficient condition. This role stays current on new products, equipment, technology, and techniques, and serves as a key problem-solver keeping production running in a fast-paced environment.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Electrical & Controls

• Troubleshoot electrical circuitry and motor control centers (MCCs)
• Install, set up, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Replace and service electrical motors
• Troubleshoot PLCs and their programs; load PLC programs into new or replacement controllers
• Working knowledge across 24 VDC, 120 VAC single-phase, 208/240 V single-phase, and 208/240/480 V three-phase systems

Instrumentation

• Calibrate, configure, troubleshoot, and verify operation of instrumentation, including level sensors, RTDs, and flow meters

Mechanical

• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems on all plant equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks to support production operations

Safety & Quality

• Complete work orders in a timely manner to the highest quality standards
• Perform all tasks in accordance with company safety and GMP policies and guidelines
• Follow all required safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, safe chemical handling, fall restraint, and wearing all required PPE in designated areas
• Readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations
• May be assigned other tasks in addition to maintenance responsibilities

Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities

• Comply with all plant, state, and federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations
• Comply with GMPs in the plant
• Assist in the maintenance of the food safety and quality system

Organizational Relationships

Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. Direct reports: none.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in the maintenance and/or operation of a process manufacturing facility
• In-depth knowledge of the production plant as an asset
• Experience with repairs and maintenance of processing equipment
• Strong background in electrical, PLC, and mechanical environments
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC logic, and technical documentation
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Hands-on, team-oriented, and committed to business improvement processes
• Process-oriented mentality with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours as needed for production support