Maintenance Technician Burrito Factory

Tina's Burritos • Vernon, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to work in cold (freezer) and hot (oven) environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, bending, climbing, and working around moving equipment.
• Exposure to cold, heat, wet environments, and production noise.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• CMMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair
• Welding & Fabrication
• Conveyor & Material Handling Systems
• Preventive Maintenance
• Food Safety, Safety & Compliance
• Team & Shift Support

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees