Senior Maintenance Mechanic

MegaFood, a Certified B Corporation and 1% for the Planet member, leverages 50+ years of scientific experience to thoughtfully craft quality supplements made with real food & nutrients that your body knows how to absorb. Since our founding in 1973, MegaFood has been committed to providing people safe, high quality supplements and takes food safety and quality seriously. MegaFood products are tested for 150+ pesticides are NSF GMP certified and are made without the top 9 food allergens (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, and sesame.)  MegaFood is also Certified Plastic Neutral through its partnership with rePurpose Global and has enabled recovery of over 740,000 pounds of nature-bound plastic since it became certified in 2023. Learn more at megafood.com or follow @megafood on Instagram, @realmegafood on TikTok and @MegaFood on LinkedIn.

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT. 

The Sr. Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the reliability and maintenance of all manufacturing equipment and systems. The Team collaborates with Engineering and Operations to ensure that the manufacturing operations run safely, producing quality vitamins efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) schedules and job plans and assist with production requests as needed.
• Repairs and maintains production equipment (valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lube routes, cam replacement, etc.) in accordance with diagrams, sketches, and operations manuals. Utilizes CMMS to document equipment repairs.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of the entire facility, including all types of building, production, and utility equipment in the plant, with limited supervision. Ensures the upkeep and maintenance of all areas of the facility, maintains the cleanliness and hygiene of the work areas. Adheres to plant quality standards, including cleaning and sanitation of Maintenance areas.
• Determine and implement corrective actions for equipment failures independently. Report all building safety and operational hazardous findings to the Maintenance Manager and generate follow-up work orders to the appropriate department for resolution.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Manages outside service contractors performing corrective and/or preventative maintenance to both MegaFood facilities and production equipment. Oversees outside service contractors while onsite to ensure MegaFood safety procedures are being adhered to
• Responsible for the daily/weekly/monthly and yearly plant equipment checks.
• Support the development of Maintenance SOP’s.
• Complies with the industry standards and safety regulations (LOTO, etc.).
• Manages time effectively and meets all specified deadlines.
• Assists in snow removal and potentially exposed to variable weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 2nd shift 3 pm - 11:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience - Preferred
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in Maintenance or a related field - Required

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify technical defects in mechanical and electrical equipment in the facility
• Ability to effectively manage time, meet deadlines and coordinate work functions with fellow employees
• Familiarity with automation and controls systems within a manufacturing environment, programming within PLCs (Allen Bradley) strongly desired
• Skilled uses and maintenance of hand and power tools, machining, fabrication, and welding preferred
• Strong math/analytical/problem solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals and P&ID’s
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively in a team environment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers at all levels
• Must be able to understand and follow standard operating procedures and demonstrate the ability to work from verbal and written instructions
• Experience with computer skills (Office, Excel, Word Outlook) and CMMS or ERP systems

Physical or Work Requirements
Performs work in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments and require frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion throughout the shift. Employees may be required to operate machinery or powered equipment, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, moving equipment, or manufacturing materials, and lift or move materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds. Some roles may require overtime, shift work, weekends, or extended schedules based on business needs.

Travel
Not required

Compensation and Benefits

We are committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.

National Target Base Pay Range: (min) $63,000 - (mid) $84,000 - (max) $105,000. The salary range for this position is based on national standards.
For candidates in California and New York metro the Target Base Pay Range is (min) $71,000 - (mid) $94,000 - (max) $118,000 to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas. 

Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws. 

Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment.  Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) match, and other wellness benefits.  

MegaFood is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging. The collective sum of our individual differences, knowledge, life experiences, and unique talents, represents a significant part of our culture and is the foundation for our accomplishments and impact.

MegaFood is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. MegaFood recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

MegaFood also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected].

CALIFORNIA FAIR CHANCE ACT:
Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

JOB ALERT FRAUD:
We have become aware of scams from individuals, organizations, and internet sites claiming to represent MegaFood in recruitment activities in return for disclosing financial information.
Our hiring process does not include text-based conversations or interviews and never requires payment or fees from job applicants. All of our career opportunities are regularly published and updated on MegaFood.com’s Careers section.
If you have already provided your personal information, please report it to your local authorities. Any fraudulent activity should be reported to: [email protected].

DISCLOSURE:

Any misrepresentations or false statements during the application process, including regarding U.S. work authorization and/or the need for immigration sponsorship or support, may result in the rejection of candidacy or the termination of employment.