2Nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic $23-$33 ($1.00 Differential)

Jbs Usa • Manteca, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all production and utility systems within the facility. Core equipment includes motors, gearboxes, pneumatic controls, conveying systems, boilers, air compressors, Co2 or Freon-based refrigeration units, and plant support infrastructure. Duties include performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing electrical and mechanical failures, monitoring utility system performance, and executing corrective actions to ensure optimal uptime and process reliability. The role requires strict adherence to USDA guidelines, GMP standards, and all facility safety protocols, including LOTO, confined space, and hot work procedures.

Requirements

• Must be able to work in a quick and efficient manner.
• Must be able to read and understand all company rules and GMP’s.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures.
• Must be able to work well with other people.
• Lead by example with honesty, drive, initiative, and positive attitude.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication skills; Basic computation skills; or one to three months related experience and / or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Has a current forklift operator’s license or the ability to acquire and maintain required certification.
• Minimum three years’ experience.
• High school level graduate required.
• Verbal and written communication skills and training with emphasis in electronics, instrumentation, refrigeration, electrical, and general mechanical.
• Must have the ability to read and understand written and/or verbal instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Must work and communicate well with Maintenance, QA, Operations supervisors.
• Maintain and repair all production equipment: including, but not limited to, pumps, tumblers, evaporators, dryers, valves, baggers, injectors, slicers, packaging machines, etc.
• Must have a working knowledge of and experience in plant maintenance operations.
• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
• Test mechanical to ensure proper functioning.
• Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, and hand tools, or power tools.
• Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
• Operate hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance.
• Inspect mechanical components to identify problems.
• Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
• Trouble shoot electrical controls and components, and repair as needed.
• Ordering / maintaining inventories for all parts to service all equipment plant wide.
• Ability to communicate with technical support with equipment.
• Documentation of all schematic and diagram changes to keep plant record current.
• Responsible for working with a minimum amount of supervision in all key areas.
• Responsible for reporting on a daily basis work orders and activity reports (all time is to be accountable).
• Required to climb stairs, ladders and work in congested areas.
• Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 0 degrees F to 130 degrees F.
• Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly
• Follow all company Policies, such as but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safe Quality Foods (SQF), and Safety Rules and procedures
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
• Must be familiar with equipment and parts used on equipment, including proper name for parts.
• Must be able to contact technical support for any of our equipment at any given time.
• When an issue is presented that cannot be identified and fix in-house.
• Must be responsible to follow up with any pending repairs in equipment throughout the plant.
• And communicate with managements and the rest of the team.
• Must be driven and with a positive attitude towards upcoming projects.
• Must have ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics as well as blue prints.
• Must identify problems and provide solution for it taking into consideration food safety and safety guidelines.
• Share knowledge with team and continue ongoing and updated training.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance at work.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
• Health care
• Life insurance
• 401 (K) plan

What This Job Offers

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