Journey-Level Maintenance Mechanic- Lodi Plant

About the role

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Journey-Level Maintenance Mechanic to join our team at our Lodi Plant in Lodi, CA.

Responsibilities

• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial machinery to resolve mechanical issues quickly, minimize downtime, and restore full functionality.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to optimize equipment longevity and ensure continuous operations.
• Work closely with maintenance leadership and production teams to align repair efforts with facility goals and daily operational needs.
• Maintain strict adherence to all safety protocols, regulatory standards, and quality control procedures.
• Identify opportunities to enhance maintenance procedures, recommend equipment upgrades, and contribute to overall operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.
• Available to work all shifts, including night shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM), and weekends as needed.
• Significant (5+ years) relevant industrial experience.
• Committed to safety and food safety, including use of appropriate PPE.
• Must possess and use personal hand tools.
• Basic fabrication capabilities, and fundamental hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, and plumbing knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, motion control systems, and HVAC systems. Must possess at least basic computer knowledge.
• Certified ability to operate/drive a forklift (a.k.a. industrial lift truck).
• Ability to create and review machine drawings and schematics.

Specialized Focus Areas

Depending on your primary area of expertise or department assignment, duties may include focused work in one or more of the following areas:

• Automotive
• Boiler or Steam Systems
• General Machinery
• Fabrication/Sheet Metal
• Labeling and/or Casing
• Plumbing and Piping
• Refrigeration
• Seamers and Fillers
• Warehousing

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.

Pay

$41.00 per hour. This is a full-time, on-site role (40 hours per week), with weekend and overtime hours required as needed. This position is part of a seniority-based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA).

Schedule

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