Maintenance Mechanic- Lodi Plant

Pacific Coast Producers • Lodi, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team at our Lodi Plant in Lodi, CA. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.

Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour. This is a full-time, on-site role (40 hours per week), with weekend and overtime hours required as needed. This position is part of a seniority based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA).

Join our legacy of talented people working together to provide the highest level of customer service. PCP employees receive terrific benefit plans such as affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan is also provided to eligible employees.

Requirements

• Available to work all shifts, including night shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM), and weekends as needed.
• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
• Significant (5+ years) relevant industrial experience.
• Committed to safety and food safety, including use of appropriate PPE.
• Must possess and use personal hand tools.
• Basic fabrication capabilities, and fundamental hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, and plumbing knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, motion control systems, and HVAC systems.
• Must possess at least basic computer knowledge.
• Certified ability to operate/drive a forklift (a.k.a. industrial lift truck).
• Ability to create and review machine drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and repairing industrial equipment to ensure continuous operation and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Perform and oversee routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Diagnose mechanical issues, identify root causes of failures, and implement effective solutions to restore functionality quickly and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively and work closely with Head and/or Lead Mechanics and other maintenance professionals to align maintenance and repair efforts with production goals or facility-specific needs.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, verifying compliance with applicable standards.
• Identify opportunities to enhance maintenance procedures, recommend upgrades or adjustments to equipment, and contribute to overall operational efficiency.
• Qualify as a journey-level Mechanic – Class C (MV).
• Under the direction of a Head Mechanic or Lead Mechanic, may perform a specific maintenance function as assigned within an overall facility, or within a designated operational department. Specific examples of Mechanic – Class B focused responsibilities may include: Automotive, Boiler or Steam Systems, General Machinery, Fabrication/Sheet Metal, Labeling and/or Casing, Plumbing and Piping, Refrigeration, Seamers and Fillers, Warehousing.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans, including a defined-benefit pension plan.
• Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.
• A defined-benefit pension plan for long-term retirement security.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement (per the CBA contract).
• Employee Assistance Program and life insurance.
• Reliable year-round work.

What This Job Offers

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