Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic
Pay Rate: $30.29/Hour
Location: Woodland, CA
Shift: 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday

We’re seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support plant operations by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment in a safe, efficient, and proactive manner. This role is hands-on and ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude and developing electrical skills who enjoys problem-solving in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

What Is the Job:

• Repair equipment and machinery as scheduled
• Assist maintenance team members with electro‑mechanical troubleshooting
• Perform routine and periodic preventive maintenance and lubrication on production equipment
• Respond to urgent or emergency maintenance needs to minimize downtime
• Complete work orders, PM documentation, and related paperwork
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Manage spare parts inventory in your assigned area
• Install and maintain PLC units (training provided as needed)
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and blueprints
• Use and calibrate electrical test equipment as required
• Install and repair electrical/electronic equipment used throughout the plant
• Provide your own basic tool set
• Participate in on‑call rotation and respond to emergency call‑ins
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Mechanic or Supervisor

What Is Needed:

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong commitment to safety and proper PPE use
• Ability to identify and follow safe work practices at all times
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs throughout the shift
• Manual dexterity to operate tools, equipment, and machinery
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for safety and operational instructions
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and tolerate normal plant noise levels
• Comfortable working at heights and climbing ladders to access hoppers, silos, and blend towers

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Strong mechanical aptitude for diagnosing and repairing industrial equipment
• Ability to learn and understand electrical schematics, tracing circuits, and using an OHM meter
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical components is highly beneficial
• Specialized technical training in electrical or industrial machine maintenance is preferred
• Welding aptitude or experience is a plus
• General contractor/building maintenance experience is a bonus
• Forklift operator experience preferred

What's in it for You:

• Stable, hands‑on role in a production environment
• Opportunity to grow electrical, mechanical, and PLC troubleshooting skills
• Collaborative maintenance team with strong leadership support
• Fast-paced work where problem-solving is valued and rewarded