Head Mechanic

Pacific Coast Producers • Woodland, CA

10d • $44 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a farmer-owned agricultural cooperative, is seeking an experienced Head Mechanic for its new 500,000-square-foot Woodland, California Distribution Center. The facility supports packaging, labeling, and distribution for retail and foodservice customers. This role requires a strong electrical background and expert industrial mechanical skills, including troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, and motor controls and diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical systems.

The Head Mechanic leads, mentors, trains, and supervises mechanics, while performing and overseeing equipment maintenance and repairs. The position is full-time, on-site, 40 hours per week, and non-exempt, with a pay rate of $44.17 per hour. The role is part of a seniority-based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA), must be available for first or second shift, and may require weekends and overtime as needed. The employee must qualify as a journey-level Lead Mechanic (MII) or Mechanic – Class A (MIII).

PCP offers eligible employees benefit plans, including medical, dental, and vision insurance and a defined-benefit pension plan. Other stated benefits include retirement savings plans, paid time off, holidays, vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and life insurance, subject to applicable eligibility and CBA terms. The position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• 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.
• Available to work first or second shift and weekends as needed; reliable with excellent attendance.
• Commitment to safety and food safety, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• 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 issues 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 welding, including heliarc and stainless-steel welding.
• Maintain maintenance records, repair logs, inventories, and equipment performance reports.
• Order necessary parts, materials, tools, and supplies using established processes.
• Communicate and coordinate with management and maintenance staff to align repair work with production goals.
• Operate machines occasionally as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform facilities maintenance as needed, including rollup door repairs.

Benefits

• Affordable medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan for eligible employees.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement leave, 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