Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Torrance, CA

2X Positions Available

2nd Shift- 2:00pm-10:30pm ($0.5 Shift Premium)

3rd Shift- 10:00pm-6:30am ($1 Shift Premium)

Salary $25p/h - $29p/h

Job Overview:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing food & beverage manufacturing company in Torrance, CA. In this role, you'll control the efficient operation of all plant equipment by performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic repair and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses all maintenance failures.
• Uses assembly drawings, P&IDs, and manuals to tune equipment for operation.
• Applies electrical (VFDs, SCRs, motor starters) and logic (PLC, SLC) principles to solve equipment problems.
• Utilizes basic plumbing, metalworking, and general facilities/building maintenance knowledge as needed.
• Works with operating devices such as gauges, RTDs, pressure transmitters, I/Ps, and vortex flow meters.
• Trains new Associates and team members on required skill sets for Maintenance.
• Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion per GMP and Safety guidelines.
• Operates SCADA system and completes required documentation.
• Performs miscellaneous duties assigned by the Team Leader.
• Works with and trains Operations Associates on basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Assists operations as needed during production.

Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in food processing, working with troubleshooting and repair of production equipment with sophisticated control systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to train other Associates in Maintenance operations.
• Ability and willingness to operate within a Self-Directed Work Team.
• Proficiency with SCADA systems.
• General mechanical knowledge and understanding of electrical and logic principles.
• Basic plumbing, metalworking, and general facility/building maintenance skills.
• Awareness of and adherence to Associate Safety guidelines.
• Understanding of GMP and Food Safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of proper machine operating and adjusting procedures.
• Ability to work within Production Improvement, Associate Involvement, and Temporary Teams as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Maintenance and Repair Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)