Industrial Maintenance & Controls Technician

Torrance, California, US on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic controls the efficient operation of all plant equipment by performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses all maintenance failures.
  • Uses assembly drawings, P&IDs and manuals to tune equipment for operation, uses electrical (VFDs, SCRs, motor starters and logic (PLC, SLC) principles to solve equipment problems.
  • Uses basic plumbing, metal working and general facilities and building maintenance knowledge as needed.
  • Works with operating devices such as gages, RTDs, pressure transmitters, I/Ps and vortex flow meters.
  • Trains new Associates and team members on required skill sets for Maintenance.
  • Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Safety guidelines.
  • Operates SCADA system and completes appropriate paperwork.
  • Performs any other related miscellaneous duties assigned by Team Leader.
  • Will be required to work with and train Operations Associates on basic equipment troubleshooting and assist operations as needed with production.

Compensation

  • $33 - 42 / hr
  • $1 / hr shift differential
  • Medical, dental, vision

Shift

  • 2nd: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
  • 3rd: 10:00pm - 6:30am

Requirements

    • Must have 3–5 years experience in food processing, working with standard troubleshooting and repair of production equipment with highly sophisticated control systems
    • Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Must have the ability to train other Associates in Maintenance operations
    • Must have the desire and ability to operate as a member of a Self-Directed work team
    • Must be proficient on SCADA system
    • Must have general mechanical knowledge and electrical and logic principle knowledge
    • Has basic plumbing, metalworking and general facilities/building maintenance knowledge
    • Has an awareness of and the ability to follow Associate Safety guidelines
    • Has an awareness of and the ability to follow GMP and Food Safety guidelines
    • Understands proper machine operating and adjusting procedures

Benefits

Compensation

  • $33 - 42 / hr
  • $1 / hr shift differential
  • Medical, dental, vision
About this role

Summary

Diagnoses and repairs plant equipment, operates SCADA, trains team in maintenance and troubleshooting activities

Job title

Industrial Maintenance & Controls Technician

Experience level

3-5 years

Industry

food processing

Location requirements

Torrance, California, remote not allowed

Salary

$33 - 42 / hr

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanicalelectricalSCADAPLCP&IDs

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

mechanicalelectricalcontrol systemsSCADAtroubleshooting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Torrance, CA, USA

On-site City