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Maintenance Mechanic

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC OPENINGS IN RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA. WE ARE LOOKING FOR MAINTENANCE MECHANICS FROM THE FOOD OR BEVERAGE INDUSTRY.

PAYS: $28-$32 HOURLY

OPENINGS ON ALL 3 SHIFTS

Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining reliable operation of production equipment through first-line maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.

This position supports a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and is responsible for helping maintain 98%+ equipment uptime while meeting all safety, food quality, HACCP, and GMP requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain production equipment to achieve 98%+ uptime.

  • Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production issues.

  • Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrication, and routine repairs.

  • Troubleshoot and repair basic mechanical and electrical equipment issues.

  • Identify equipment failures and escalate complex or recurring problems to the Maintenance Supervisor.

  • Support equipment setups, changeovers, adjustments, and performance improvements.

  • Maintain accurate maintenance, repair, and downtime records.

  • Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives.

  • Follow all HACCP, GMP, food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures.

  • Work closely with Production to minimize downtime and maintain efficient operations.

Qualifications

  • Technical/trade training in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience considered.

  • Previous industrial maintenance or engineering support experience.

  • Food or FMCG manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

  • Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

  • Basic equipment troubleshooting and fault-finding experience.

  • Preventive maintenance experience.

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

  • Strong focus on equipment reliability, uptime, safety, and quality.

Key Performance Expectations

  • Maintain 98%+ equipment uptime.

  • Minimize equipment response and repair times.

  • Complete preventive maintenance requirements on schedule.

  • Maintain compliance with safety, hygiene, food quality, HACCP, and GMP standards.

Physical & Work Environment

  • Must be comfortable working in a 33–36°F production environment and 0°F freezer areas.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Ability to stand for extended periods.

  • Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.

  • Must wear required PPE, including hairnets, smocks, gloves, hard hats, and closed-toe footwear.

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