Puratos

Maintenance Technician - $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Puratos  •  California (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance across the manufacturing plant. This role collaborates closely with production and quality teams to ensure continuous operation and timely repairs.

Earn a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus! Bonus payments are distributed as you reach key employment milestones: $750 at 3 months, $500 at 6 months, $250 at 1 year, and $500 at 2 years.

Shift: 4 am - 12:30 PM, M-F (Saturdays commonly required)

Primary Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and controls equipment
  • Work closely with production and quality teams to maintain production output
  • Provide resources and support to help the engineering team execute projects efficiently throughout the plant
  • Operation, troubleshoot, and repair of Steam, Refrigeration, and Wastewater systems
  • Fabrication of components, tools and equipment
  • Execute and complete PM (Preventative Maintenance) work without production interruption as directed by Maintenance Supervisor and Lead
  • Direct actions as necessary to ensure safety
  • Maintain CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System); work order entry, completions, requisitions, inventory
  • Utilize SAP for completing Purchase requisitions

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience
  • Experience working on and around Sanitary Systems
  • Experience with troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment working with pumps, gearboxes, and steam traps
  • Experience fabricating components, tools, and equipment; Ability to operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.)
  • Boiler Experience – Blue or Black Seal Boiler License is a plus
  • Desire and ability to learn about new and existing processing systems
  • Ability to lift 50lbs and comfortable working at elevated heights
  • Food Manufacturing and GMP Environment Experience preferred
  • Ability to work on electrical systems preferred; motors, drives, PLC’s, temperature, flow and other control instruments and devices
  • Stainless Steel and Sanitary Welding skills is a plus
  • Strong communication skills
  • Physical Demands: Frequently lift up to 50 lbs, occasionally lift up to 75 lbs; occasional sitting, climbing/balancing, squatting, crawling, push/pull, and gripping; frequent stooping/twisting, kneeling, reaching, constant standing, walking, visual acuity (near/far)
  • Environmental Conditions: Occasional exposure to uneven ground, working at heights, and biohazards; frequent exposure to excessive noise, extreme temperatures, dust/fumes; constant exposure to hazards and machinery

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy.

Looking for a Career for Good?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You which includes:

Compensation:

  • Compensation for this role is hourly and will be based on your experience, skills, and location, with a typical hourly range between $31.00-43.70/hr
  • Target bonus of $3,500/year.
  • Additional compensation availabe through overtime pay, quarterly incentive program, referral bonuses, and other company policies

Benefits:

  • Medical coverage starts the first of the month—no waiting period
  • Immediate 401(k) eligibility with fully vested matching contributions
  • Over 5 weeks of paid time off in your first year
  • Free life coaching, onsite health exams, and 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
  • Lifestyle Spending Account

If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”

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Puratos

About Puratos

Puratos is an international group, which offers a full range of innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors. We serve artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in over 100 countries around the world. Our headquarters are located in Belgium, where the company was founded in 1919. At Puratos, we believe that food has extraordinary power in our lives. We do not take such a responsibility lightly. This is why we aim to help customers be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experience gathered from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. Together, we move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere.

For further information, visit www.puratos.com

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Groot-Bijgaarden, BE
Year Founded
1919
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