Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift/2nd shift

Let Your Career Thrive with Volt!

Volt is hiring Maintenance Technicians for a leading Food Manufacturing Company in Irwindale, CA.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on food production equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and minimal downtime.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedule.
• Troubleshoot and repair boilers, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial steam cooking equipment (boilers and kettles).
• Ensure compliance with Cal OSHA safety regulations, food safety guidelines, and company policies.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system issues.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to track maintenance activities, work orders, and inventory.
• Oversee contractors on site when professional repairs are needed.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize equipment performance and efficiency.
• Conduct equipment inspections, document findings, and recommend improvements.
• Assist in equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to 5S and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) principles.
• Test functionality of facility safety systems.
• Fabricate new equipment as necessary.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of maintenance experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of Cal OSHA regulations and safety compliance.
• Experience with HMI, boilers, PLCs, VFDs, and industrial steam cooking equipment (highly preferred).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy, including experience with CMMS, Microsoft Office, and automation systems. Experience in Deacom a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience with welding.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• PPE: Steel-toed slip-resistant leather boots and lift belt required.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, and food processing equipment.
• Availability for on-call, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Frequently grip, reach, lift, or pull with both hands.
• Ability to stand or walk for 8 hours.
• Bending/Flexing/Extending.

This is a full time, temp to hire opportunity

Shifts Available:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM OR 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Overtime as requested Saturdays as needed

Pay: $35 – $42 per hour *Pay range 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.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Salary : $35 - $42