Maintenance Technician II - Syrup, 3rd Shift

Torani • San Leandro, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician II – Syrup maintains and improves manufacturing equipment used in Torani’s Syrup operation. The role balances troubleshooting and repairs with preventive maintenance, using mechanical and technical expertise to diagnose equipment problems, identify root causes, and complete lasting repairs. The technician works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and other Maintenance team members to support safe, reliable, and efficient production and product quality.

The position supports mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated equipment, including motors, pumps, filling and packaging equipment, vision systems, sensors, and PLC-controlled systems. The technician uses equipment drawings, technical resources, equipment history, inspections, and recurring-issue information to guide troubleshooting and preventive care. The role also contributes to equipment and process improvements, maintains accurate work orders and equipment records in a CMMS, and shares equipment-care knowledge with Manufacturing team members.

Safety and quality are central to the work. The technician follows lockout/tagout, PPE, GMP, and HACCP requirements and leaves equipment and work areas safe, clean, and ready to operate. This is an onsite position in San Leandro, California, scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with overtime and weekend or alternate-shift work as business needs require.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems with limited supervision.
• Experience with motors, pumps, pneumatics, sensors, conveyors, filling and packaging equipment, and other industrial systems.
• Working knowledge of three-phase power and electrical systems up to 480V.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and the ability to use electrical and mechanical drawings to support troubleshooting.
• Experience using CMMS tools such as Limble, SAP, or similar systems to manage maintenance requests and document completed work accurately.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Basic welding and manual machining skills for fabricating or repairing machine parts as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to working with Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance team members.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, twist, climb, and reach while working in a manufacturing environment for the entire shift and wearing required PPE.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., and to work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience in food, beverage, or other regulated manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and safe maintenance practices, including lockout/tagout.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Identify root causes of equipment problems and complete safe, thorough, lasting repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance thoroughly and on schedule, using inspections, equipment history, and observed conditions to prevent breakdowns.
• Respond to equipment issues and prioritize work orders and production needs in partnership with Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance colleagues.
• Maintain accurate work orders, equipment history, parts information, and maintenance documentation in the CMMS.
• Keep work areas, tools, and parts prepared for maintenance work and leave equipment and work areas safe, clean, and ready to perform.
• Share equipment knowledge with Manufacturing team members to support routine equipment care, inspections, changeovers, and recognition of early signs of problems.
• Apply root cause analysis, 5S, Lean principles, and continuous improvement practices to reduce recurring failures and improve reliability, safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Contribute technical expertise and ideas to equipment and process improvements and strengthen maintenance practices.
• Follow safe maintenance practices, including lockout/tagout and required PPE, and comply with GMP and HACCP requirements.
• Perform maintenance around manufacturing equipment for the entirety of the shift and work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts as business needs require.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for every regular team member.
• Profit sharing.
• Annual bonus.
• 401(k) company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision premiums fully covered for team members.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• $1.50 shift differential.
• Company and cultural heritage celebrations, team lunches, and milestone celebrations.
• Unlimited Italian sodas and flavored lattes, with opportunities to taste products.

What This Job Offers

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