2Nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic Wage Range $23- $33

JBS Foods • Manteca, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs production and utility systems throughout the facility to support equipment uptime and process reliability. Equipment includes motors, gearboxes, pneumatic controls, conveying systems, boilers, air compressors, refrigeration units, production machinery, and plant infrastructure. The role performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses electrical and mechanical failures, monitors utility systems, and carries out corrective repairs.

The position works with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Operations staff and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. It requires adherence to USDA guidelines, GMP and SQF standards, and facility safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined-space, and hot-work protocols. The mechanic is expected to work with limited supervision, document work orders and equipment changes, maintain parts inventory, follow up on repairs, and communicate with management, teammates, and technical support.

This is a full-time second-shift position in Manteca, California. The listed wage range is $23–$33 per hour, with a $1.00 shift differential. The work involves production and maintenance areas that may be wet, slippery, noisy, mechanically active, and exposed to temperatures from 0°F to 130°F, as well as chemicals and other workplace substances.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of experience.
• High school graduate.
• Verbal and written communication skills and training emphasizing electronics, instrumentation, refrigeration, electrical work, and general mechanics.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, blueprints, and written or verbal instructions.
• Basic computation skills.
• Current forklift operator’s license or ability to acquire and maintain the required certification.
• Ability to read and understand company rules and GMP requirements and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently, work well with others, and demonstrate honesty, initiative, drive, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision and communicate with coworkers, management, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with company policies.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work in congested areas.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing for two consecutive hours and up to 8–12 hours, repetitive lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, frequent pushing and pulling, bending and stooping, and reaching, grasping, and manipulating objects.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, wet or slippery floors, noise, temperatures from 0°F to 130°F, and listed chemicals and workplace substances.
• Must use non-slip footwear and rubber gloves; hearing protection may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and plant utility systems.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions and identify damage, defects, or wear.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including inspecting drives, motors, and belts; checking fluid levels; and replacing filters.
• Dismantle and disassemble machinery to access and replace defective, worn, or damaged parts, using hoists and hand or power tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical controls and components.
• Monitor utility system performance and take corrective action to support uptime and process reliability.
• Order and maintain inventories of parts needed to service equipment throughout the plant.
• Contact equipment technical support when an issue cannot be identified or resolved in-house.
• Document schematic and diagram changes so plant records remain current.
• Report work orders and daily activities, accounting for all time, and follow up on pending equipment repairs.
• Communicate repair status and other relevant information with management and the maintenance team.
• Read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and blueprints to identify problems and develop solutions consistent with food-safety and safety requirements.
• Work with Maintenance, QA, and Operations supervisors and share knowledge with the team through ongoing training.
• Follow company policies, GMP and SQF standards, and all safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave and vacation.
• Six company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED