Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $83,200 - 95,680 per year + none
Reference: AB_5052167
Randstad is proud to partner with a premier, high-growth food production and packaging leader in Hayward, CA. Known for producing high-quality, authentic fresh food products distributed nationwide, our client is seeking a skilled, safety-focused Maintenance Mechanic III to join their dynamic team.
If you are a seasoned maintenance technician with 5+ years in food manufacturing who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves troubleshooting complex automation, packaging, and high-pressure processing lines, we want to hear from you! Qualifications
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Experience: Minimum of 5 years of mechanical and electrical maintenance experience strictly within a food manufacturing environment.
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Technical Skills:
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Proficiency with industrial processing and packaging equipment (fryers, ovens, HPP, fillers, pumps, motors, conveyors).
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Deep experience in electrical troubleshooting, running circuits, and PLC/automation diagnostics.
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Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and use precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators).
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Proficiency using CMMS software to track and close work orders.
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Tools & Certifications:
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Must possess your own set of basic hand tools.
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TIG Welding certification is a major plus! ZPMLSTCM
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salary: $83,200 - $95,680 per year
shift: First
work hours: 4 AM - 12:30 PM
education: No Degree Required
Responsibilities
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High-Impact Troubleshooting & Repair: Perform hands-on corrective and preventive maintenance on high-capacity food production machinery, including conveyors, industrial mixers, tortilla ovens, commercial fryers, high-pressure processing (HPP) systems, filling machines, and packaging lines.
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Electrical & PLC Systems: Run new electrical circuits, relocate existing wiring runs, and diagnose/troubleshoot automation controls and PLCs.
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Preventive Maintenance (PM): Execute scheduled PMs (lubrication, filter changes, cleaning) and log all work orders using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
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Facility Maintenance: Partner with the team to maintain plant facilities, structures, and utilities. Keep the maintenance shop fully organized, secure, and stocked with tools and parts.
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Safety First: Adhere strictly to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety standards, and OSHA guidelines.
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Leadership & Collaboration: Mentor and guide junior maintenance staff, coordinate third-party vendor/contractor activities as assigned, and work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor.
Skills
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Electronic Maintenance
- Blueprints
- General Maintenance
- Industrial Maintenance
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 5 years
- Experience level: Experienced
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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