Maintenance Mechanic B
- Location
- Salida, CA
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Work Shift: Grave Pay Type: Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): $38.65 Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A JOB OVERVIEW: Under general supervision maintains, the Mechanic B repairs and overhauls plant equipment as directed. Trouble shoot equipment down time and make necessary repairs. Determine root cause and corrective actions from down time analysis. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and safety procedures while performing job duties. RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs a wide variety of mechanical maintenance and repair of production equipment and machinery using a variety of hand, gas, and electrically powered tools.
- Engages in the welding and fabrication of parts as required.
- Responds to emergency calls and makes immediate repairs to prevent production down time.
- Participates in machinery troubleshooting.
- Performs timely Preventative Maintenance checks, and parts replacement in accordance with PM plan for the site.
- Assembles and reassembles equipment; examines and tests mechanisms.
- Inspects and calibrates instrumentation.
- Test equipment and adjusts calibration to ensure equipment is functioning is within specified standards.
- Interprets technical documents (prints, manuals) as required.
- Promotes occupational safety standards; gives others feedback on their safety performance.
WHAT YOU NEED *Minimum qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3 years of plant maintenance mechanic experience
- Skilled in fabricating items using a welder and sheet metal.
- Experience interpreting and acting on written and verbal job instructions and reports, technical manuals, and data.
- Knowledge of general maintenance activities and procedures including preventative maintenance procedures and best practices.
- Experience operating company vehicles and equipment such as (e.g., forklift, man-lift, etc.)
- Ability to learn new equipment, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders.
WHY BLUE DIAMOND? In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE .
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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
From Blue Diamond Growers's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 29 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job