Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift
RICH'S SERVICE - Union City, CA
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Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift Location: Union City, CA, US, 94587 Purpose Statement The Line Maintenance Technician's responsibility is to perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic repair and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment and structure of the facility. Key Accountabilities and Outcomes Observes all OSHA and facility safety rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment. Follows all established Good Manufacturing Practices, including maintaining an orderly and clean work area. Troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical and electrical failures. Assures preventive maintenance program is conducted on all plant equipment. Provides emergency unscheduled repairs of production equipment using mechanical and electrical skills/experience to execute repairs in a timely manner to minimize downtime. Perform welding, cutting, and soldering using electric and gas equipment. Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Duties may involve pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; installing; aligning; and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, freezers, or stairs. Employee regularly requires standing, reaching, bending, and moving about the facility. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Hearing ability to meet manufacturing facility safety requirements. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience High school diploma or GED required. Technical School Diploma with concentration in mechatronics and industrial instrumentation preferred. Must be able to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical failures for equipment like horizontal mixers, dough sheeting lines, proofers, conveyors, spiral freezers, etc. Must be able to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service including hard wire and PLC electrical drawings and mechanical blueprints. Must be able to read and understand related diagrams and symbols to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain relay/sequential logic circuitry on a wide variety of equipment. Must be able to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial drives of varying types; VFDs, AC, DC, servo, stepper, etc. Must be able to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain low voltage (0 VAC/VDC -- 51 VAC/VDC), Proportional, Integral and Derivative (PID) control loops that support a wide variety of control processes such as temp., pressure, liquid level, motor, etc. controls. Must be able to install and wire instrumentation such as pH probes, level transmitters, flow switches, viscometers, conductivity sensors and other instruments. A high degree of judgment with the ability to look beyond the basic task list on the work order and a high level of attention to details is required. Must have knowledge of power and hand tools. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to communicate in a professional manner with all employee levels at the plant as mechanics will provide training for newly acquired equipment. Must have the aptitude and willingness to keep pace with an ever-changing environment. Three or more years of experience in food manufacturing maintenance environment preferred. Experience in completing light machining and metal fabrication is a plus. Experience in performing welding, cutting, and soldering using electric and gas equipment. MIG and TIG welding equipment on mild and stainless steel is a plus. Compensation In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location. Hourly Rate $40.00 - $49.00 Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Associate Experience Network at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. Bringing Your Best Self to Work As a family-owned company, caring for our associatestheir whole selvesis a top priority. That's why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life: Competitive compensation Health & financial benefits Paid time off Parental leave Family planning support Flexible work policy Associate resource groups Volunteering & community impact opportunities Holiday gatherings In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)! It's all part of how we support our family of associates. Because in the company of family, all things are possible. Meet Rich's Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $3.8 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich'sInfinite Possibilities. One Family. Nearest Major Market: San Francisco Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
Created: 2026-03-04