Plant Maintenance Mechanics - Humboldt Creamery

Crystal Creamery; 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

Description

Humboldt Creamery, a division of Crystal Creamery, is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the care and maintenance of all equipment in a safe, sanitary, and efficient condition. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for staying up to date on new products, equipment, technology, and techniques

Essential Functions:

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems.
• Readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Line manufacturing support systems.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, maintaining high quality standards.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Supervisor
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include lockout-tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs, and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; Formal Engineering/Maintenance Training desired
• 3 years’ minimum experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry.
• 1-year minimum experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and HVAC
• Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Crystal Creamery is an Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmitive Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics in California), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Compensation details: 24-26 Hourly Wage