The posting
- Department: Maintenance
- Reports to: Department Manager
- Location: Irwindale, CA
- Pay: Starting at $39.00/hour
Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!
Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.
Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.
Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and improving equipment reliability across production and facility systems. This role serves as a technical leader within the maintenance team, providing advanced troubleshooting, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and mentoring junior mechanics. This position requires strong electrical and mechanical expertise, the ability to interpret PLC logic, and a high level of ownership in driving equipment performance and reducing downtime.
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on production and facility equipment.
- Lead complex troubleshooting efforts and support rapid response to equipment downtime.
- Execute and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Analyze recurring equipment failures and implement root cause corrective actions.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Support and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, including basic diagnostics of inputs/outputs and logic conditions.
- Partner with production to improve equipment efficiency, uptime, and changeover performance.
- Support installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades.
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety, food safety (GMP), and company standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation of work orders, downtime, and parts usage within CMMS (Tofino).
- Train and mentor Mechanic 1 and Mechanic 2 team members on troubleshooting techniques, safe work practices, and equipment operation.
- Provide hands-on guidance during repairs and breakdown situations to develop team skillsets.
- Support onboarding of new mechanics and contractors to plant equipment and processes.
- Reinforce proper execution of preventive maintenance tasks and standards.
- Assist in developing training materials, SOPs, and standard work instructions for maintenance activities.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and technical growth within the team.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems including motors, drives, sensors, and control circuits.
- Ability to read and interpret PLC ladder logic for troubleshooting purposes.
- Understanding of PLC components including input/output modules, communication modules, and basic networking.
- Experience troubleshooting automated equipment and control systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, clamp meters, and other electrical testing equipment.
- Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to lead complex problem-solving efforts.
- High level of ownership and accountability for equipment performance.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong communication and leadership presence on the production floor.
- Proactive approach to identifying and preventing equipment failures.
- Willingness to support off-shift needs or critical breakdown situations when required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and lead maintenance activities.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Basic computer skills and experience with CMMS systems preferred.
- Ability to work in cold, wet, and fast-paced environments.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with high-speed production equipment (packaging, processing, automation).
- Experience working with PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
- Experience supporting continuous improvement or reliability initiatives.
- Food manufacturing experience with GMP and sanitation requirements.
