General Maintenance Technician for Walnut Snack company

Crazy Go Nuts

Fresno, CA

Pay: $22-$24/hr

Shift: Full time

Crazy Go Nuts is seeking a reliable, mechanically skilled Facility Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair production equipment and support the overall upkeep of our food manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, mechanically inclined, and comfortable troubleshooting, disassembling, repairing, and reassembling machinery. This position plays an essential role in minimizing production downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely equipment repairs.

We are a small, team-oriented company looking for someone who takes initiative, solves problems, works well with others, and is willing to help wherever needed.

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

• **Equipment Maintenance & Repairs:** Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production machinery, including packaging lines, conveyors, scales, metal detectors, ovens, kettles, and walnut butter processing equipment.
• **Preventive Maintenance:** Perform scheduled inspections, servicing, adjustments, and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and ensure equipment operates efficiently.
• **Facility Maintenance:** Maintain and repair warehouse and building equipment, including air compressors, HVAC units, lighting, doors, pallet racks, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
• **Production Support:** Respond promptly to equipment malfunctions, assist with machinery setup and changeovers, and coordinate with production staff to keep operations running smoothly.
• **Food Safety & Compliance:** Follow GMPs, sanitation procedures, and equipment safety requirements to prevent contamination during maintenance and repairs.
• **Documentation & Inventory:** Maintain accurate maintenance records, track repairs and inspections, and monitor replacement parts, tools, and supplies.
• **Workplace Safety & Organization:** Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, ensure equipment safety devices function properly, and assist with outside contractors when needed.
• **General Facility Support:** Assist with building improvements, special projects, warehouse activities, and production cleanup as directed by management.

**Qualifications & Experience:**

• Minimum 3 years of machinery maintenance or related mechanical experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and repair skills.
• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks preferred.
• Basic electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems knowledge preferred.
• Experience with air compressors, HVAC equipment, welding, or metal fabrication is a plus.
• Food manufacturing or packaging equipment maintenance experience is highly desirable.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to assist with general facility and production tasks as needed.

**Additional Expectations:**

All employees are expected to follow company safety, sanitation, and GMP procedures and assist with general production and facility cleaning when necessary. Maintenance activities must be performed in a manner that protects food safety and minimizes disruption to production.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Work Location: In person