Maintenance Mechanic 1st Shift

American Custom Meats, LLC • Tracy, CA

4h • $30 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and supporting all plant equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations within a food manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in minimizing downtime, supporting production, and maintaining equipment reliability.

This position requires a hands-on technician who can troubleshoot issues quickly, multitask effectively, and maintain a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced production setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2–5 years of maintenance experience (food manufacturing preferred)
• Experience with PLCs, VFD drives, and electrical troubleshooting preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read technical documents
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and equipment-related issues
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot PLC systems, VFD drives, and instrumentation
• Install, assemble, and test new equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders
• Order and track parts and materials
• Support production during startups and changeovers
• Follow all safety procedures including LOTO and Cal/OSHA standards
• Identify issues proactively and recommend solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Delta Dental
• VSP Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tool Credit Program: $500 first year $1,000 each year after (subject to company policy and eligibility requirements)

What This Job Offers

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