Plant Maintenance Mechanic - Food Manufacturing & Overtime

Crystal Creamery, Inc.; Fortuna (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Creamery, including Humboldt Creamery, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain equipment in a safe and efficient state at our Fortuna, California facility. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance across production, packaging, and utility systems to minimize downtime.

The position requires 3+ years in food manufacturing maintenance, strong electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic/PLC/HVAC experience, and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; maintenance training preferred.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing maintenance role (food/beverage preferred).
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, PLCs and HVAC.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work flexible hours, including overtime.
• Strong teamwork and clear verbal/written communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of machinery and equipment by completing planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utilities.
• Be available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations.
• Read and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders.
• Perform preventative maintenance and support line manufacturing systems.
• Maintain documentation and follow SOPs; ensure safe, clean work area.
• Communicate issues affecting production to management and other departments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible hours

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Maintenance training

Tools

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electronic controls

PLC

HVAC

Job description

Crystal Creamery, including Humboldt Creamery, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain equipment in a safe and efficient state at our Fortuna, California facility. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance across production, packaging, and utility systems to minimize downtime.

The position requires 3+ years in food manufacturing maintenance, strong electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic/PLC/HVAC experience, and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime.