Maintenance Mechanic / Maintenance Technician

Location: Petaluma, CA

Schedule: Full-Time, Third Shift (approx. 10 PM–6 AM, Monday–Friday)

Compensation: $32–$36/hour + $1/hour shift differential (senior range $34–$40/hour; flexibility possible)

Join Our Maintenance Team!

A growing food manufacturing facility in Petaluma is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic/Technician to support overnight operations. This facility produces high-quality baked goods for national distribution and is committed to excellence, teamwork, and maintaining a safe, efficient production environment.

If you enjoy working with equipment, take pride in your craft, and thrive in a fast-paced food production setting, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Employee discounts

• $60 annual shoe allowance

• 401(k) with company match

Job Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic/Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This role is key to minimizing downtime, supporting food safety standards, and ensuring smooth plant performance in a high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on production machinery and facility systems

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues

• Maintain facility infrastructure, including lighting, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and compressed air systems

• Respond promptly to breakdowns and emergency maintenance needs

• Maintain PM schedules, work orders, and repair documentation

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, GMPs, and food safety regulations

• Collaborate with production, sanitation, and quality teams to ensure equipment readiness

• Recommend improvements to safety, reliability, and equipment efficiency

• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment

• Maintain tools, spare parts, and supplies inventory

Shift & Scheduling Notes

• Third shift typically runs 10 PM–6 AM, Monday–Friday

• Start times may differ slightly between production and packaging teams

• During peak season, production may include Saturdays

• Maintenance often performs major repairs and PMs on weekends when production is down

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