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With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. The Maintenance Mechanic controls the efficient operation of all plant equipment by performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance. This is a 3rd shift position, working Thursday - Monday or Friday - Tuesday, 10:00 PM - 06:30 AM . Perks & Benefits: Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance. Shifts: 3rd Shift. Employment Types: Full Time, Temp to Hire. Pay Rate: $30.00 / hour Duties: + 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. . Position 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 Must have the ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement and Temporary Teams, as assigned Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Must be at least 18 years old., required education: HS Diploma or GED. Work Location: Richs Sanitation, Torrance, CA 90503. Job Types: Manufacturing, Maintenance. Industry: Manufacturing. The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $30.00 - $30.00 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at . SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs. SM | SMX is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.