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Industrial Maintenance Technician in Lost Hills

Energy Jobline ZR, Lost Hills, CA, United States


Maintenance Technician
Lost Hills, CA
Pay: $23.87
Schedule: Full-Time 1st Shift | Overtime & Weekend Availability Required During Peak Season
Industry: Agricultural Processing

We are seeking a skilled and dependable

Maintenance Technician

to support operations within a fast‑paced pistachio processing facility. This role is critical to ensuring equipment uptime, production efficiency, and overall plant safety. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude and experience maintaining processing equipment in an agricultural or food production environment.

Experience with huller maintenance is highly valued, as this equipment plays a vital role in daily production.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on processing equipment, including hullers, conveyors, sorters, and related systems

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime

Conduct routine inspections to identify wear, damage, or potential failures

Maintain and repair huller equipment to ensure optimal performance during production

Support equipment changeovers and production line adjustments as needed

Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage

Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment

Collaborate with production teams to prioritize repairs and maintain workflow efficiency

Qualifications
Required:

2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, or food processing environment

Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, physically demanding environment

Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and extended hours during peak season

Preferred:

Hands‑on experience maintaining huller equipment (pistachio, almond, or similar processing systems)

Basic electrical knowledge (motors, controls, wiring)

Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Welding and fabrication experience is a plus

What Success Looks Like

Minimal equipment downtime during peak production

Quick and effective troubleshooting of mechanical issues

Strong collaboration with production teams

Proactive approach to preventative maintenance

Why Join This Team

Stable, long‑term opportunity within a growing agricultural processing operation

Opportunity to work with specialized equipment and expand technical skillset

Team‑oriented environment with a strong focus on safety and efficiency

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multi‑and multicultural workforce.

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