Maintenance Mechanic Lead
- $33 - $41
- Los Angeles, CA
Industrial Maintenance Lead - West Coast Leader in Food/Bev industry for over 70 years
A bit about us:
We are a leading food manufacturing company with a long history of producing high-quality food products for over 75 years. Our commitment to quality and innovation has allowed us to maintain a strong reputation in the industry as being one of the largest food processors on the west coast. We offer a wide range of food products, all made from the freshest ingredients and processed using the latest technology.
As a company that values its employees, we provide a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation packages, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
As a company that values its employees, we provide a supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation packages, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.
Why join us?
Incredible advancement opportunites with a leader in the food/beverage industry for over 70 years
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Annual/Performance Bonuses
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Annual/Performance Bonuses
Job Details
Position Summary:
We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic Lead to oversee and execute critical maintenance functions across our production facility. This role will focus heavily on electrical troubleshooting, leading preventive maintenance (PM) programs, and mentoring junior technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform and lead troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Coordinate and execute scheduled PMs and work orders using CMMS.
Provide technical guidance and hands-on training to maintenance techs.
Maintain and repair facility equipment, including motors, conveyors, control panels, packaging machines, and refrigeration support systems.
Collaborate with production, QA, and sanitation teams to minimize downtime and support production goals.
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA, USDA, and food safety standards.
Maintain accurate records of repairs, PMs, and equipment logs.
Support installation and commissioning of new equipment or plant upgrades.
Qualifications:
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in food or manufacturing environments.
Strong expertise in electrical troubleshooting (480V, 3-phase, PLCs, sensors, motors, VFDs).
Solid understanding of mechanical systems, including pneumatics and hydraulics.
Experience leading or mentoring other maintenance techs.
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
Strong understanding of PM programs and CMMS usage.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic Lead to oversee and execute critical maintenance functions across our production facility. This role will focus heavily on electrical troubleshooting, leading preventive maintenance (PM) programs, and mentoring junior technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform and lead troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Coordinate and execute scheduled PMs and work orders using CMMS.
Provide technical guidance and hands-on training to maintenance techs.
Maintain and repair facility equipment, including motors, conveyors, control panels, packaging machines, and refrigeration support systems.
Collaborate with production, QA, and sanitation teams to minimize downtime and support production goals.
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with OSHA, USDA, and food safety standards.
Maintain accurate records of repairs, PMs, and equipment logs.
Support installation and commissioning of new equipment or plant upgrades.
Qualifications:
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in food or manufacturing environments.
Strong expertise in electrical troubleshooting (480V, 3-phase, PLCs, sensors, motors, VFDs).
Solid understanding of mechanical systems, including pneumatics and hydraulics.
Experience leading or mentoring other maintenance techs.
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
Strong understanding of PM programs and CMMS usage.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.