Food Plant Reliability Mechanic, HVAC and Refrigeration

Job overview

The Food Plant Reliability Mechanic role is onsite in Bell Gardens, CA, on second shift, with an hourly pay range of $34–$39. The role supports a food manufacturing facility producing Chinese and other Asian foods. The mechanic helps maintain reliability, uptime, and safe operations across plant utilities and production equipment. By troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, the role supports product quality and stable production throughput.

What you'll do

• Lead and collaborate with mechanics to prioritize work
• troubleshoot and repair HVAC, refrigeration, and industrial heating and cooling systems
• inspect freezers
• interpret blueprints and schematics
• install conduit and run PVC
• verify sensors
• work on electrical systems and motors
• maintain production machinery, boilers, chillers, and material-handling equipment
• service hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• perform facility maintenance
• and apply MIG or stick welding when required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

food plant maintenance

reliability mechanic

hvac

refrigeration

industrial maintenance

second shift

bell gardens ca

food manufacturing

$34–$39/hr

electrical systems

hydraulic systems

pneumatic systems

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting specifies second shift and emphasizes industrial maintenance experience in food, beverage, or bottling environments.

About the employer

Southland Employment Services, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.