Head Mechanic

Pacific Coast Producers • Woodland, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers is seeking an experienced Head Mechanic for its Woodland, California Distribution Center. This is a full-time, on-site, non-exempt position in a seniority-based Collective Bargaining Unit. The role pays $44.17 per hour and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with availability for first or second shift and occasional weekend and overtime work as needed.

The Head Mechanic provides senior-level mechanical and electrical support for equipment at a 500,000-square-foot packaging, labeling, and distribution facility. The position requires a strong electrical background and expert industrial mechanical skills, including troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and complex mechanical systems. The role also leads and supervises mechanics, supports preventive maintenance and repairs, and coordinates work to meet production needs.

Pacific Coast Producers is a farmer-owned agricultural cooperative founded in 1971, operating processing, packaging, and distribution facilities across the West Coast. The company describes its culture as service-oriented and committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability. Employees represented by a CBA receive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a defined-benefit pension plan, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, and life insurance. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Requirements

• Available to work first or second shift and weekends as needed; reliable with excellent attendance.
• At least 5 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical background and expert-level troubleshooting of PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial electrical systems.
• Expert industrial mechanical skills, including hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, plumbing, and fabrication.
• Working knowledge of vacuum systems, motion control systems, and HVAC systems.
• Commitment to safety and food safety, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Must possess and use personal hand tools.
• Certified to operate a forklift or industrial lift truck.
• Ability to create and review machine drawings and schematics.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), such as Fiix.

Responsibilities

• Qualify as a journey-level Lead Mechanic (MII) or Mechanic – Class A (MIII).
• Lead, mentor, train, and supervise mechanics; assign tasks, develop work schedules, and monitor performance and work quality.
• Perform and oversee preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on production and label-line equipment, including label machines, casers, and conveyors.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems by observing, testing, and measuring equipment; identify root causes and implement timely repairs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC- and VFD-controlled equipment, motor controls, and other industrial electrical systems.
• Read and work from blueprints, schematics, and operating instructions; create and review machine drawings.
• Cut, form, and fabricate parts; assemble and repair machinery and equipment; locate, align, anchor, test, and time machinery.
• Perform heliarc and stainless-steel welding.
• Maintain maintenance records, repair logs, inventories, and equipment performance reports.
• Order parts, materials, tools, and supplies through established processes.
• Communicate and coordinate with management and maintenance staff to align repairs with production goals.
• Operate machines occasionally as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform facilities maintenance as needed, such as rollup door repairs.

Benefits

• Affordable/comprehensive medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan for eligible employees.
• Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement, per the CBA contract.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance.
• Reliable year-round work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed