Maintenance Mechanic

Who We Are

Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies.

Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector.

Location:

Corona, CA.

This role is on the 2nd Shift – 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Monday through Friday. 2nd Shift Differential: $0.75 per hour.

• Support safety programs and policies in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Perform preventive maintenance on all packaging and process equipment to maximize efficiencies and reduce downtime.
• Provide technical support to Operations Team, including training and cross‑training of production personnel for first‑level maintenance activities.
• Handle troubleshooting and repair of packaging and process equipment such as fillers, cappers, case erectors, case packers, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, and other machinery.
• Assist continuous improvement efforts by providing equipment and process expertise.

• HS diploma required or equivalent experience.
• Associate degree, licensing, or equivalent trade school training in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience in manufacturing, automotive, farming, or related industries.
• Experience with packaging equipment (fillers, cappers, case packers, conveyors, tanks, pumps) preferred.
• Experience in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing with GMP, OSHA, FDA, EPA standards preferred.
• Experience using a CMMS system.
• Ability to diagnose root‑cause issues and complete repairs through to satisfactory completion.
• Willingness to work overtime, off‑shift, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Proficiency with hand, portable power, and shop tools for maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical drawings, preventive maintenance procedures, and ability to rebuild pumps, gearboxes, and cylinders.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis, torque requirements, and tolerances.
• Ability to fabricate small machine parts and provide feedback to improve PMs and SOPs.

Compensation includes a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits: low premium and out‑of‑pocket cost medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; generous sick and vacation time; 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays; volunteer time and additional perks.