Industrial Maintenance & Controls Technician
Laborup
Apply to this job 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