Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Want to be part of a family-owned, award-winning company with an entrepreneurial culture and strong family spirit? Then you came to the right place! Our core values drive all that we do here at La Reina’s.

As our company continues to grow, we seek enthusiastic, capable professionals to fill various positions across every facet of our organization.

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for advanced repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems in the manufacturing plant.

This role demands technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and train technicians. The technician ensures efficient and safe operation of machinery to support production goals and works collaboratively to achieve departmental and operational objectives.

Position Responsibilities :

• Performs skilled maintenance tasks, including installing and repairing machinery and instrumentation controls throughout the distribution center.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains high-speed industrial process equipment.
• Diagnose causes of malfunctions and correct them through field measurements and programmable logic control software. Also, Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Performs preventive maintenance (PM) on machinery and equipment using advanced tools and techniques.
• Conducts routine inspections and audits of equipment to ensure optimal operation and safety compliance.
• Maintains and services HVAC systems, plumbing, and other facility systems.
• Follows and adheres to safety lockout procedures and distribution center safety rules, maintaining excellent housekeeping practices to help keep the work environment clean.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Participates in root cause analysis and corrective action activities to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Participates in safety training and promotes a safe working environment, adhering to all safety regulations and protocols.
• Ensures all maintenance work complies with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate daily Shift maintenance activities.
• Oversee all repairs and ensure that work is completed on time.
• Performs any additional tasks as assigned to support company operations.

What We Offer :

• Competitive wages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401k matching
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick time pay
• Paid day off for birthday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• A family-owned environment with leaders who care

Requirements :

• Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory experience in maintenance
• High school diploma or equivalent is a plus
• Excellent reading and writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• One (1) year of previous production experience
• Bi-lingual English / Spanish preferred
• Minimum two (2) years of Food Manufacturing Machine Repair experience
• Ability to rotate shifts based on department need
• Forklift experience
• Schedule must be able to rotate shifts if required. Weekend work when scheduled.

Physical Demands and PPE :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to :

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Walk on uneven ground and wet or slippery floors
• Twisting, turning, kneeling, stooping, and bending most of the day
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to spices (allergens), including but not limited to soy and wheat
• Exposure to high noise levels and high heat environment

Schedule :

• 1st shift (6 : 00 am - 2 : 00 pm)
• Weekends are required
• Must be flexible to rotate

Core Values knowledge, creativity, courage, honesty, accountability, competency, and safety , guide every aspect of our operations, ensuring excellence and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration.

More about La Reina :

Founded in 1958 by Mauro Robles , La Reina began as a family-owned business specializing in flour tortillas. Mauro's determination to bring customers diverse, authentic Mexican products became a reality within several years.

Our business prides itself on providing the highest quality and innovative tortillas, flatbreads, and Artisan snacks. It is the philosophy of La Reina to service our customers by working with them as a true partner to develop new products, recipes, and eye-catching packaging.

From our humble beginnings, La Reina continues to grow and diversify into multiple product lines, channels, and offerings as a family-owned and operated business.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

La Reina is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under protected law.

EEO / AA employer nondiscrimination policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, La Reina provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for La Reina.

The Policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our Human Resources Department.