Maintenance Technician Burrito Factory
12 days ago
Los Angeles
Job DescriptionSalary: $25 - $36/hr DOE Maintenance Technician Food Manufacturing (Burrito Production) Location: Vernon, CA Shift: Early morning / day / weekend flexibility required Pay Range: Competitive hourly pay + overtime (DOE) Position Summary The Maintenance Technician is responsible for hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of production and packaging equipment in a high-volume frozen burrito manufacturing facility. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, welding and fabrication skills, and experience working on conveyors, ovens, fillers, and automated packaging equipment. This is a floor-based, hands-on role supporting continuous production in a fast-paced USDA-regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair • Troubleshoot and repair packaging equipment, including:, • Horizontal form-and-seal machines, • Fillers and portioning equipment, • Conveyors, transfer systems, and accumulation tables, • Perform repairs on ovens, kettles, and heating systems used in burrito production., • Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues impacting production uptime., • Perform MIG/TIG welding and basic fabrication to repair:, • Conveyor frames and supports, • Guards, brackets, chutes, and structural components, • Oven and filler-related hardware, • Modify and fabricate parts to improve reliability, safety, and performance., • Maintain and repair:, • Belt conveyors, • Overhead conveyors, • Chain and roller conveyors, • Adjust tracking, tension, bearings, sprockets, and drive components., • Perform scheduled PMs on:, • Packaging lines, • Ovens and fillers, • Conveyors and motors, • Pneumatic systems, • Document completed work accurately in the CMMS., • Follow USDA, GMP, and food safety requirements during all maintenance activities., • Maintain proper sanitation, tool control, and foreign material prevention., • Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, and safe work practices at all times., • Work closely with production operators, leads, and supervisors., • Communicate clearly with maintenance leadership regarding issues, repairs, and recommendations. Required • 3+ years of experience as a Maintenance Technician / Industrial Mechanic in food or manufacturing., • Strong welding and fabrication skills (MIG/TIG preferred)., • Proven experience troubleshooting packaging equipment and conveyor systems., • Experience working on ovens, fillers, or cooking equipment., • Strong mechanical skills (bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, drives)., • Ability to read basic schematics, manuals, and drawings., • Experience in frozen food or USDA-regulated facilities., • Basic electrical troubleshooting (sensors, motors, VFD fault identification)., • Pneumatic and hydraulic system experience., • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus., • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., • Frequent standing, bending, climbing, and working around moving equipment., • Stable, high-volume production environment, • Hands-on role with real impact on uptime, • Opportunities for overtime and skill growth, • Work on complex food production and packaging equipment, • Be part of a team that values reliability, safety, and craftsmanship Please watch this short video to hearWhat Makes Tina's So Specialin the words of our employees, managers, and CEO.