Maintenance Mechanic (Food Production) Connect Staffing - 5.0 Colton, CA Job Details Full-time $28 - $32 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Referral program Qualifications Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) PLC-based control system operation Fabrication Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Electro-mechanical components System troubleshooting Mechanic experience Food processing plant experience Air conditioning unit repair Pneumatic machine repair 5 years TIG welding Ammonia refrigeration systems Lighting systems Electronic systems troubleshooting Industrial motor maintenance and repair GMP Energy control procedures Mid-level Industrial equipment troubleshooting CMMS Electrical safety procedures Manufacturing facility experience Electrical motors Troubleshooting hydraulic systems Troubleshooting electrical systems Maintenance task scheduling Maintenance schedule development Automated systems Full Job Description Connect Staffing is hiring an experienced Maintenance Mechanic for a food production facility in Colton, CA. This is a temp-to-hire position paying $23.50-$35.50/hr depending on experience. In this role, you will troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical plant equipment — including PLC-controlled systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, AC/DC motor drives, and HVAC — to keep production running and minimize downtime. This is a long-term placement opportunity with a well-established food production operation.

Pay:

$28.00-$32.00/hr (DOE)

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 11pm to 7pm, 3rd shift

Location:

Colton, CA Job Type:

Temp-to-Hire Work Environment:

Food Production Facility Responsibilities Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical problems on plant equipment, including wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, transformers, motors, and AC/DC motor drives. Electronically troubleshoot PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)-controlled equipment and 24V control circuits using installed PLC software. Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment and log work in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System). Perform building maintenance and repairs including air conditioning, lighting, and forklifts. Fabricate replacement parts or temporary repairs to prevent long-term production downtime. Report food safety and quality issues to the appropriate personnel and comply with all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements. Minimum Requirements 2-year degree in electronics or maintenance mechanics, OR 5+ years of hands-on experience in a maintenance mechanic role. Preferred Qualifications Experience with PLC programming or troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar). Experience with CMMS platforms for work order tracking and preventive maintenance scheduling. Stick and TIG welding skills, including ability to weld to sanitary standards. Familiarity with boiler operations and/or ammonia, Freon, or other refrigerant/cooling systems. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for documentation and reporting. Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, or electronic systems in a manufacturing or production environment. Working knowledge of LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) safety procedures. You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic, Plant Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Technician, Electromechanical Technician, Industrial Maintenance Tech, Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, Equipment Maintenance Technician, Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic, Mechanical Maintenance Technician. Pre-Employment Requirements Drug screen required (THC excluded). Background check required. E-Verify / work authorization required. Ability to frequently lift up to 25 lbs. Steel toe boots required (employee-provided). Benefits Weekly pay. Direct deposit / Paycard. Health and dental benefits available. Earn referral bonuses. CalSavers retirement program available. Additional benefits available upon permanent hire, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), PTO / paid vacation, and paid holidays. After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster. See all our current openings at jobs.connectstaffing.com #CONHP