Plant Maintenance Mechanics - Dairy Manufacturing

A Hiring Company; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Employer-paid health insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Crystal Creamery in Modesto, CA is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Mechanic to keep production running safely and reliably. Pay is $32.00-$36.00 per hour (DOE) with 100% employer-paid medical benefits for employees and their families.

You'll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain processing, packaging, and utility equipment, read blueprints, and contribute to continuous improvement while adhering to food safety and quality standards. Shift flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Maintenance mechanics with 3–5 years experience in manufacturing or food production.
• Strong knowledge of electrical controls, PLCs, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience is preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machinery and systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Support continuous improvement to maximize equipment reliability.
• Follow food safety and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Electrical systems

PLCs

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

100% Employer-Paid Medical Benefits for Employees & Their Families

Build your future with Crystal Creamery, one of California's premier dairy manufacturers. We're looking for experienced Plant

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Plant Maintenance Mechanics

Modesto, California

$32.00-$36.00 per hour (DOE)

100% Employer-Paid Medical Benefits for Employees & Their Families

Build your future with Crystal Creamery, one of California's premier dairy manufacturers. We're looking for experienced Plant

Requirements: Maintenance Mechanics who take pride in keeping production running safely and efficiently. If you're a skilled industrial maintenance professional with strong troubleshooting abilities, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production, processing, and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machinery and systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment reliability.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, controls, PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience is preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Position Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, climb, and bend throughout the workday.
• Comfortable working in wet, refrigerated, and high-noise manufacturing environments.
• Flexibility to work any shift, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment background screening and drug testing.

Why Crystal Creamery?

• Competitive hourly pay
• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Benefits for Employees & Their Families
• Stable, long-term career with a respected California manufacturer
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and excellence

Crystal Creamery is an Equal Employment opportunity and Affi… (the rest) ...

Compensation details:

32-36 Hourly Wage