Mechanic, Maintenance - 3rd Shift

Herbalife•Lake Forest, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join an award-winning team at one of Orange County's Top Workplaces! Herbalife at Lake Forest has been recognized by the OC Register for our exceptional workplace culture, and we're looking for a dedicated Maintenance, Mechanic - 3rd Shift to help us maintain our world-class standards. The Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift (11:00pm - 7:30am) is responsible for maintenance and repair of all equipment within the manufacturing operation working with minimal supervision. This position will perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing, packaging and supporting equipment. Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the execution of the line equipment changes over. The Maintenance Mechanic must be able to effectively communicate and work closely with many different departments within the organization. This is an opportunity to be a hands‑on technical expert in a fast‑moving manufacturing environment where your skills truly matter. You’ll work with modern equipment, solve meaningful mechanical challenges, and play a critical role in keeping operations running smoothly day in and day out. If you take pride in precision, reliability, and solving problems others shy away from, this role offers the chance to make a visible impact every shift. The person in this role will be working around ingredients such as peanuts, milk, soy, & gluten.

Requirements

Strong experience with solid mechanical and electrical aptitude
Ability to install, repair, and maintain all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and other related components of all manufacturing and packaging equipment in a safe and timely manner
Ability to effectively read and understand mechanical & electrical drawings, including floor plans
Good understanding of Programmable Logic Controller functions and strong ability with troubleshooting the controller and I/O devices associated with the controller
Familiarity with VFDs, Brushless DC and DC controller systems
Good knowledge base for programming and troubleshooting various brands of temperature controllers
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as a team player with co-workers, suppliers and contractors
Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Knowledge of CMMS software preferably e-Maintenance
A minimum of five (5) years hands on maintenance
Experience in a fast paced manufacturing or packaging environment
A minimum of one years' experience in a Food Supplement, Food Contact or Food manufacturing environment
High school diploma or equivalent
Technical Institution certification or degree

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Electrical/Electronic field, or two years certification in a related field
Experience in metal and or machinery fabrication

Responsibilities

Strong understanding of the importance of product safety and good house-keeping and the vital role that maintenance personnel play in product safety and customer satisfaction
Must be capable of correctly troubleshooting and repairing all manufacturing and facilities support equipment
Determine the appropriate components and repair equipment to keep on hand which will result in limited production down time and unnecessary crisis management
Coordinate, implement, and participate in scheduling preventive maintenance on all manufacturing and facilities support equipment
Monitor and maintain all HVAC systems verifying they are running properly and efficiently to ensure proper climate control while keeping energy costs to a minimum
Maintain and repair as needed all Dust Collection systems
Complete and maintain all necessary documentation including applicable cGMP documents
Complete PMs and WO documentation on CMMS
Identify occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties including lock out tag out procedures
Ability to be flexible with work schedule and willing to work overtime as needed
Execute production lines change overs
Request parts and material needed to complete their tasks