Journey-Level Maintenance Mechanic- Lodi Plant

Pacific Coast Producers • Lodi, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers is hiring an experienced Journey-Level Maintenance Mechanic for its Lodi Plant in Lodi, California. This is a full-time, on-site position working 40 hours per week, with weekend and overtime hours as needed. The role is part of a seniority-based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) and pays $41.00 per hour.

The mechanic is responsible for the continuous operation, safety, and efficiency of industrial equipment in a production environment. The position performs critical repairs and preventive maintenance independently and collaboratively, and requires confidence troubleshooting complex mechanical systems. Depending on the employee’s expertise or department assignment, work may focus on automotive systems, boilers or steam systems, general machinery, fabrication or sheet metal, labeling or casing, plumbing and piping, refrigeration, seamers and fillers, or warehousing.

Pacific Coast Producers is a farmer-owned agricultural cooperative founded in 1971. It operates food processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has more than 3,000 employees.

Requirements

• Significant relevant industrial experience: 5 or more years.
• Be available to work all shifts, including the night shift from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, and weekends as needed.
• Commitment to safety and food safety, including using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Possess and use personal hand tools.
• Basic fabrication capabilities and fundamental knowledge and experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and plumbing.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, motion control systems, and HVAC systems.
• At least basic computer knowledge.
• Certified ability to operate or drive a forklift (industrial lift truck).
• Ability to create and review machine drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial machinery to resolve mechanical issues, minimize downtime, and restore functionality.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to extend equipment life and support continuous operations.
• Coordinate repair efforts with maintenance leadership and production teams in line with facility goals and daily operating needs.
• Follow safety protocols, regulatory standards, and quality control procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance procedures, recommend equipment upgrades, and contribute to operational efficiency.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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