CalTek Staffing is widely known as Riverside's best staffing and recruitment agencies for maintenance technicians. We are a national engineering and technical staffing agency specializing in recruiting Mechanical Maintenance Technicians for high‑demand industrial and manufacturing environments. Our client is a leading production and distribution company supporting Riverside’s rapidly growing industrial sector, including food processing, packaging, consumer‑goods manufacturing, logistics hubs, and high‑volume distribution centers.
Their maintenance team performs mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and equipment upgrades on production machinery, conveyors, motors, pumps, and facility systems. With Riverside’s nonstop industrial activity and Inland Empire logistics footprint, this role is essential for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment including conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and production machinery.
- Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Diagnose mechanical failures, replace worn components, and perform equipment rebuilds.
- Repair and maintain packaging equipment, fillers, mixers, ovens, compressors, and material‑handling systems.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
- Perform mechanical repairs including bearing replacement, belt alignment, chain tensioning, and lubrication.
- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and system modifications.
- Perform welding, fabrication, and basic machining for equipment repair and modification.
- Support basic electrical tasks such as motor wiring, sensor replacement, and control‑panel checks (as permitted by skill level).
- Document maintenance activities, parts usage, and equipment performance in CMMS systems.
- Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and California industrial safety regulations.
- Support root‑cause analysis and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
- Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow all company safety protocols.
- Participate in on‑call rotation for after‑hours emergencies.
Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical school training in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, or related field preferred.
Required Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician or Maintenance Mechanic.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with conveyors, motors, pumps, and production machinery.
- Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and mechanical diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Experience with bearings, belts, chains, couplings, and mechanical drive systems.
- Strong understanding of OSHA safety standards and California regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in food & beverage processing, packaging, or high‑volume manufacturing.
- Experience with welding, fabrication, or machining.
- Basic electrical troubleshooting (motors, sensors, relays, VFDs).
- Certifications such as OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, or industrial maintenance credentials.
- Experience with CMMS systems for work orders and preventive maintenance.
- Background in automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing equipment.
