Maintenance Technician

Minimum 4 years mechanical or electrical experience within an industrial environment Experience performing both preventative maintenance + troubleshooting emergency repairs on heavy duty machinery Strong mechanical aptitude Ability to work in a team environment

Experience with in food manufacturing Technical education and/or industrial certifications/licenses Experience working within refrigeration

Insight Global is partnering with a large food manufacturing client to hire a Maintenance Technician to join their Columbus, California facility. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity supporting 1st shift (Sunday–Thursday, starting at 4:30AM), with overtime eligibility. In this role, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting emergency repairs on a variety of processing and packaging equipment, including large slicers, grinders, and stuffing equipment.

The ideal candidate will be adaptable across multiple machine types, comfortable working in a cold food production environment, and able to work independently during off-shift hours.

This team is particularly interested in candidates with strong electrical troubleshooting experience, as well as prior manufacturing maintenance experience (food manufacturing preferred but not required). A strong safety mindset—specifically around lockout/tagout procedures—is essential. This opportunity offers clear paths for growth within the maintenance organization, including potential advancement into specialized electrical roles over time, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

• Benefits include full medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and tuition reimbursement opportunities for employees and dependents.
• Benefit packages for this role include:
  Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.

$32 to $45 per hour. [If client has provided an exact salary, then no need to use a range; also, if the client has provided an hourly rate, then use same hourly language from the Contract/Contract-to-Hire section above. ]

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.