Senior Maintenance Technician (Food Manufacturing)

Jobot; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Monday–Friday schedule

Shift: 4:30 AM–1:00 PM

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician for our Vernon, CA facility to maintain and repair automated production equipment, improving reliability and minimizing downtime. You will work with electrical and mechanical systems, read schematics, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, 5+ years in industrial maintenance, and experience with 480V systems, VFDs, motor controls, and PLCs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience with 480V systems, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation.
• PLC troubleshooting experience; Allen Bradley or Siemens preferred.
• Knowledge of sensors, relays, contactors, photo eyes, proximity switches, and safety circuits.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, pipefitting, and precision alignment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience with predictive maintenance tools is a plus.
• Food, beverage, pharmaceutical, packaging, or other GMP manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair automated manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related issues.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot 480V electrical systems, motors, VFDs, sensors, control panels, and safety circuits.
• Assist with PLC troubleshooting, I/O diagnostics, and ladder logic.
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Perform equipment rebuilds, installations, alignments, and repairs.
• Document maintenance work and work orders through a CMMS.
• Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
• Help maintain equipment reliability and reduce production downtime.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

480V systems

PLC troubleshooting

Sensors and safety circuits

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Schematics reading

Predictive maintenance

GMP manufacturing experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Senior Maintenance Technician (Multiple Openings) / $38-$42 Per Hour / Full Benefits & Growth Opportunity

We are a well-established and growing food manufacturing company with a 70,000 sq. ft. facility producing a variety of cooked deli meats, frozen foods, pizzas, and prepared meals. With more than 50 years in the industry, we have built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation.

Our facility utilizes advanced cooking, processing, and automated packaging equipment, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to join our team and play an important role in keeping production running efficiently.

Why join us?

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Strong opportunities for career advancement
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Shift: 4:30 AM–1:00 PM

Job Details

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Maintenance Technician with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills. This person will be responsible for maintaining and repairing automated production equipment while helping minimize downtime and improve overall equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair automated manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related issues
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance
• Troubleshoot 480V electrical systems, motors, VFDs, sensors, control panels, and safety circuits
• Assist with PLC troubleshooting, I/O diagnostics, and ladder logic
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals
• Perform equipment rebuilds, installations, alignments, and repairs
• Document maintenance work and work orders through a CMMS
• Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts
• Help maintain equipment reliability and reduce production downtime
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and Lockout/Tagout procedures

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities
• Experience with 480V systems, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation
• PLC troubleshooting experience; Allen Bradley or Siemens preferred
• Knowledge of sensors, relays, contactors, photo eyes, proximity switches, and safety circuits
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, pipefitting, and precision alignment
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics
• Experience with predictive maintenance tools is a plus
• Food, beverage, pharmaceutical, packaging, or other GMP manufacturing experience preferred

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