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Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift 2:30pm - 11pm

Company: Martins Investment Group | Location: South Gate, California | Posted: Feb 02, 2026

Job Summary

Pay:$39.40 - $39.70 per hour

Job description:

Pay:$39.40 per hour(Union wage)

Schedule:
2nd Shift 2:30pm - 11pm
Either off Friday and Saturday or off Sunday and Monday
Union Facility

About the Role

We are seeking aJourneyman-level Maintenance Mechanicto support afood and beverage manufacturing facilityinSouth Gate, CA. The role involves performing maintenance and troubleshooting of all filling, packaging, and utility systems across both the manufacturing plant and warehouse.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in thefood or beverage industry preferablydairy and possess strongmechanical and electrical troubleshootingabilities. Hands-on experience withHTST pasteurization systems,separators, and proficiency inhydraulics, pneumatics, refrigeration, boilers, and weldingis essential. Experience withFogg or Federal rotary fillersandEvergreen paper fillersis highly desirable.

This position requires a dependable, collaborative team player who isflexible to work 2ndshiftand committed to maintaining high standards of safety, equipment reliability, and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and packaging equipment
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems to ensure operational uptime
  • Maintain and service HTST pasteurizers, separators, pumps, and process systems
  • Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, refrigeration, and boiler systems
  • Support welding, fabrication, and equipment installation when required
  • Partner with operations and quality teams to optimize performance and reliability
  • Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and comply with safety protocols
  • Flexibly support any shift as production needs require

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in afood or beverage manufacturing environment(dairy preferred)
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Experience withHTST,separators,Fogg or Federal rotary fillers, and/orEvergreen paper fillerspreferred
  • Familiarity withhydraulics, pneumatics, refrigeration, and boiler systems
  • Welding and fabrication experience a plus
  • Must be ateam playerwith flexibility to work varied shifts
  • Journeyman-level mechanical certification or equivalent experience preferred

What We Offer

  • Union wage: $39.70/hour(effective December 1, 2025)
  • ComprehensiveMedical, Dental, and Vision insurancefor employee and family
  • Pension plan
  • Union positionwith long-term stability and growth opportunities

Apply Now

If you?re a skilled Maintenance Mechanic who enjoys troubleshooting and maintaining high-speed food or beverage production equipment, we?d love to connect with you. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity with a respected, well-established manufacturing company in South Gate, CA.

Job Type:Full-time

Benefits

  • Union wage:$39.70 per hour (effective December 1, 2025)
  • Comprehensive health coverage Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for employee and family
  • Pension planoffering long-term financial stability
  • Paid time off, including vacation and holidays
  • Job securitythrough a long-standing union contract
  • Career growth opportunitieswithin a stable food and beverage manufacturing environment
  • Consistent full-time schedulewith overtime opportunities
  • Supportive work cultureemphasizing safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application online using the link below.

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