Assistant Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Position Title : Assistant Maintenance Manager

Reports To : Maintenance Manager

Location : Orange County Area, CA

Position Summary

The Assistant Maintenance Manager supports the Maintenance Manager in overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance within an industrial food manufacturing facility. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to ensure equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and maintain compliance with all safety, food safety, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, preferably pasta or frozen food production and strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Manager in enforcing plant safety policies for maintenance employees and contractors.
• Oversee daily maintenance activities to ensure safety, timeliness, and efficiency.
• Repair, adjust, and maintain production equipment to ensure continuous operation and product consistency.
• Conduct and participate in safety meetings and training sessions.
• Execute preventive maintenance, inspections, adjustments, and repairs per CMMS schedules.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and service procedures.
• Perform line changeovers and assist production teams during product transitions.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance mechanics and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain machinery including automatic dough cylinders and sheeters, inline water cookers and coolers, freezing spirals, Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines, and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct diagnostic tests and operational checks using specialized tools.
• Ensure adherence to lockout / tagout, PPE, and other OSHA safety protocols.
• Promptly address any unsafe conditions and support a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to work in hot, cold, and humid environments as well as confined spaces and at heights as needed.

Work Environment

This position operates in a food manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, variable temperatures, and moderate noise levels. Proper PPE must be worn at all times.

Compensation and Benefits