Plant Maintenance Mechanics - Dairy Manufacturing
About The Position
Crystal Creamery is hiring experienced Plant Maintenance Mechanics for its dairy manufacturing operation in Modesto, California. The role is responsible for maintaining production, processing, and packaging equipment so that operations run safely and efficiently. Mechanics troubleshoot and repair plant machinery and systems, including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance. The position also supports equipment reliability improvements and requires adherence to food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards. The role requires the ability to work any shift and, as business needs require, overtime, weekends, and holidays. Work takes place in wet, refrigerated, and high-noise manufacturing environments and involves regular standing, walking, kneeling, climbing, and bending, as well as occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. Candidates must pass pre-employment background screening and drug testing.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or food production environment.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, controls, PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, climb, and bend throughout the workday.
- Comfort working in wet, refrigerated, and high-noise manufacturing environments.
- Flexibility to work any shift, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment background screening and drug testing.
Nice To Haves
- Ammonia refrigeration experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production, processing, and packaging equipment.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machinery and systems.
- Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment reliability.
- Follow food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid medical benefits for employees and their families.
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Stable, long-term career with a respected California manufacturer.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
