Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our Woodland, CA team. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.

Responsibilities

• Build, install, maintain, and overhaul all equipment, including pipe systems and all machinery.
• Troubleshoot issues by observing mechanical systems and testing and measuring equipment to determine the root cause and corrective action.
• Review materials and parts, submitting requisitions as necessary.
• Test and time machinery.
• Lay out and work from blueprints, diagrams, sketches, drawings, etc.
• Position, align, and anchor machinery.
• Cut and form parts and assemble parts to construct machinery and equipment.
• Weld, including Heli arc and stainless steel.
• Operate a forklift as needed.
• Perform tasks such as oiling, greasing, painting, and cleaning.
• Assist other mechanics with general maintenance tasks outside of department-specific work.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping in the work area/department.
• Understand, use, and follow safety policies and procedures, including PPE and lockout/tagout.
• Execute tasks independently and safely without direct supervision.
• Operate and maintain computerized equipment and machinery when required.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, time, and production records as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, efficiency, and sanitation.
• Communicate effectively in English (verbal and written) with supervisory and production teams.
• Supervise or provide relief for other roles as needed, including supervisors, machine operators, and crews.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of a related educational certificate, program or degree; and/or comparable work experience, plus formal training in this area; and a fundamental mechanical aptitude, which may be assessed by a practical exam.
• Three or more years of experience as an industrial mechanic, preferably in a food processing or manufacturing environment.
• Utilize communication skills to interact with colleagues and internal customers.
• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in several of the following skills: welding, lift truck mechanics, plumbing/pipefitting, heating/air conditioning systems, boiler care and maintenance, instrument repair, machine adjustment and repair, and carpentry.
• Certified to operate a lift truck or able to become such.
• Able to work overtime and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a drug screening and background check.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Proficiency in several of the following skills: welding, lift truck mechanics, plumbing/pipefitting, heating/air conditioning systems, boiler care and maintenance, instrument repair, machine adjustment and repair, and carpentry.
• Experience with forklift operation.
• Knowledge of food safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and safely without direct supervision.
• Basic computer skills, including operating computerized equipment and machinery.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• A defined-benefit pension plan for long-term retirement security.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick leave, and bereavement (per the CBA contract).
• Employee Assistance Program and life insurance.
• Reliable year-round work with a company that has been farmer-owned for more than 50 years.

Pay

$40.00 per hour. This is a full-time, on-site role (40 hours per week), with occasional weekend and overtime hours required as needed. This position is part of a seniority-based Collective Bargaining (CBA) union and requires work on various shifts.

Schedule

This is a full-time, on-site role (40 hours per week), with occasional weekend and overtime hours required as needed. This position is part of a seniority-based Collective Bargaining (CBA) union and requires work on various shifts.