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Job Description
Maintenance Technician Petaluma, CA (Sonoma County)
Compensation:
$33.00 - $43.00 per hour
DOE Schedule:
Monday-Friday, start time between 6:00 AM and 8:00
AM Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts Position Overview Growing food manufacturing company in Petaluma is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the reliability and performance of production equipment and facility systems. This is a hands-on position responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience working in manufacturing, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical failures on manufacturing and packaging equipment. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities. Troubleshoot equipment using schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and diagnostic tools. Coordinate with vendors and contractors on repairs and technical support. Source and manage spare parts and maintenance supplies. Assist with training and mentoring less experienced maintenance personnel. Participate in equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain compliance with GMP, food safety, OSHA, and company safety standards. Respond to production equipment breakdowns and restore operations quickly. Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders within the CMMS system. Support equipment installations, upgrades, and facility improvement projects. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Technical training, apprenticeship, or trade school education preferred. 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong troubleshooting skills involving motors, electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, PLCs, HMIs, and controls. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. Experience using CMMS systems. Welding and fabrication experience is a plus. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment. Ideal Backgrounds Food Manufacturing Dairy Processing Beverage Manufacturing Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Packaging Operations Industrial Manufacturing Automated Production Facilities #
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Pay & Benefits Transparency:
Nelson Connects provides compensation ranges for all job postings in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local pay transparency laws. The compensation range listed represents a good faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting for the specific position and work location, or locations where the role may be performed. Eligible temporary associates may have access to medical, dental, vision, HSA, EAP, life/AD&D, short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan options, commuter benefits, paid sick leave where mandated, and other state or locally required benefits, subject to eligibility requirements. Where applicable, postings will describe any additional benefits, paid leave, bonus or incentive opportunities, commissions, and other forms of compensation specific to that position. Actual compensation offered may vary based on skills, experience, worksite location, shift, and other legitimate business factors.
Fair Chance Hiring:
Nelson Connects will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance and ban-the-box laws.
Temporary Assignment Disclosure:
For temporary or temporary-to-hire assignments, the job posting will identify the worksite location, anticipated schedule, pay rate or range, nature of the assignment, and other information required under applicable state or local law.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodation:
Nelson Connects is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law. At Nelson Connects, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to ensuring that every aspect of our hiring and interview process is accessible and supportive. If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist in your job search or application process, please contact us at peopleoperations@nelsonconnects.com for assistance.
