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Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift) - TalentZök
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Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.
Immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift) in Los Angeles, CA who possesses:
5+ years of production equipment maintenance experience in an FDA-regulated environment, with food manufacturing experience
Experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting production machines
Experience with PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and electrical systems up to 480V
TIG welding experience
Email resumes to or call .
FULL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install production equipment and facility systems in a manufacturing environment. This permanent, 2nd shift role is responsible for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC systems while supporting safe, efficient, and reliable production operations. The ideal candidate will have strong production equipment maintenance experience, electrical troubleshooting skills, PLC/VFD/HMI experience, mechanical repair knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
Troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment and facility systems
Performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance according to established schedules
Installing, adjusting, repairing, and replacing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC components
Responding to equipment breakdowns to restore production safely and efficiently
Performing equipment changeovers, adjustments, and production line support as required
Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints, hydraulic diagrams, pneumatic drawings, and equipment manuals
Maintaining accurate maintenance records, repair documentation, and preventive maintenance logs
Recommending equipment improvements to increase reliability and reduce downtime
Maintaining maintenance tools, equipment, and spare parts inventory
Troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems ranging from 24VDC through 480VAC
Diagnosing and repairing motor controls, contactors, relays, transformers, sensors, fuses, heating elements, and VFDs
Troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and HMI systems
Using electrical testing equipment, including multimeters, clamp meters, and amp meters
Working safely with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems
Troubleshooting mechanical failures involving vibration, overheating, misalignment, and excessive wear
Repairing and replacing bearings, bushings, shafts, gears, sprockets, chains, belts, pulleys, seals, couplings, and related components
Performing equipment alignment and reassembly to restore production efficiently
Fabricating and modifying machine components using welding and metal fabrication techniques
Troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic systems, including compressors, dryers, regulators, actuators, cylinders, valves, and blowers
Troubleshooting hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, hoses, piston assemblies, and related components
Reading and interpreting pneumatic and hydraulic schematics
Assisting Production with equipment setup, adjustments, and operational support
Coordinating repairs with Production to minimize downtime
Communicating equipment concerns and repair status to supervisors and production personnel
Collaborating with Production, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and other departments as needed
Supporting safety, quality, preventive maintenance compliance, and equipment reliability goals
Performing other duties as assigned
The selected candidate will also possess:
High school diploma or GED required
Technical or vocational training
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required
Production equipment maintenance experience required
FDA-regulated manufacturing environment experience
Food manufacturing environment experience
Strong experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems required
PLC-controlled equipment experience required
HMI system experience required
VFD experience required
Electrical troubleshooting experience up to 480V required
Experience with motor controls, contactors, relays, transformers, sensors, fuses, and heating elements
TIG welding experience
Metal fabrication experience
Basic carpentry and plumbing skills
HVAC maintenance experience
Forklift and boom lift certification , or ability to obtain certification
Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
Ability to safely operate maintenance equipment and tools
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and Lockout/Tagout procedures
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins as required
Ability to work onsite in Los Angeles, CA
Ability to work 2nd shift, Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with Saturday rotation as needed
Ability to complete drug screen and physical requirements
No sponsorship available
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, lift, carry, push, pull, and move throughout production, maintenance, warehouse, facility, and equipment areas as needed
Ability to perform hands-on maintenance work involving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, welding, fabrication, and production equipment systems
Ability to use hands and fingers for tools, testing equipment, welding, fabrication, machine repair, documentation, computer work, and standard maintenance tasks
Ability to work with production machines, facility systems, electrical panels, PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, VFDs, motors, pumps, valves, compressors, conveyors, and related equipment
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, diagrams, manuals, maintenance records, preventive maintenance logs, repair documentation, and computer screens as needed
Ability to visually inspect equipment, components, repairs, machine conditions, and completed work for accuracy and safety
Ability to use electrical testing equipment, hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, fabrication tools, and maintenance equipment safely
Ability to work around manufacturing equipment, moving machinery, noise, heat, production materials, and standard facility hazards
Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins as required
Ability to wear required PPE and follow all safety, OSHA, Lockout/Tagout, facility, and quality procedures
Ability to maintain accuracy, focus, and attention to detail while troubleshooting and repairing production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Salary Range: $30 to $33/hour
For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to or call .
More information can be found at
Company Description
TalentZok was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.
Company DescriptionTalentZok was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.
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los angeles, CA, 90079, US
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