MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Health-Ade
torrance, ca, usa
USD 35-37 / hour
Posted on Jun 18, 2025
Job Details
Torrance Office - Torrance, CA
Description
At Health-Ade, we create feel-good, bubbly beverages that not only taste great but also offer gut health benefits, inspiring you to follow your gut and show the world what you're made of. Founded in 2012 selling from a booth at the Brentwood Farmers Market, we’ve rapidly grown into a leading national brand, selling our kombucha and newly launched SunSip soda in 50,000+ stores across various channels. Self-manufacturing from our state-of-the-art facility in Torrance, California, we are proud to contribute to the category’s most significant sales and growth. We believe in a positive work environment and promote a culture of wellness so that we can all show up as our most authentic selves. Our ultimate mission? To be the champion of the healthiest and happiest you!
Job Duties
- Adhere to all safety standards set by Health-Ade and OSHA
- Resolves day-to-day technical problems on the production lines. Inspect, test, diagnose, repair, and maintains production equipment, machinery, or instruments to ensure that it functions reliably and complies with process specifications.
- Conduct work orders and address issues as they arise at all company locations; identify, find, and check out parts as needed from storeroom; Operate forklift, genie boom, and scissor lift as needed to complete work orders
- Complete preventive maintenance work orders as assigned and recommend revisions to improve reliability
- Communicates machine improvement suggestions, equipment requiring maintenance, training opportunities, or operational/safety concerns to the supervisor when appropriate
- Utilizes the CMMS to create, manage, and document all work; Reviews the written quality of Maintenance Work Orders to ensure explanations are complete and accurate
- Compiles shift information to lead shift “pass down” meetings
- Works with Maintenance Manager, Operations Manager, and Director of Quality & Technical Services to drive Root Cause Failure Analysis
- Ensures that good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed. Perform housekeeping functions while performing assigned work and in the assigned maintenance area to maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Responsible for the organization of tools & parts; Orders non-stocked parts for the team; arrange for material and equipment to accommodate unforeseen/unscheduled conditions
- Responsible for quality, duration, and thoroughness of all work under jurisdiction.
- Other duties/projects as assigned by the manager
Qualifications
- 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, minimum
- 2 years of experience in Food, Beverage, or other consumer packaged goods Preferred experience working on Krones bottling lines
- Mechanical/Electrical experience maintaining production equipment in a continuous production environment
- Preferred experience with Industrial Electrical Wiring, Mechanical/Electrical Devices, Circuits, Robotics, PLC, and computer controlled
- Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and/or engineering specifications
- Know, understand and be compliant with Confined Space Entry procedure, NFPA 70E, and Lockout procedure is essential
- Ability to perform quality work independently as well as in a team environment
- Internal Certification to Operate Heavy Equipment including forklifts, Genie booms, scissor lifts, etc. within 90 Days required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to bend, stretch, push, pull and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
- Prolong periods of standing, kneeling, bending and climbing ladders
- Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the production floor, i.e. climbing 20 ft caged ladders and ducking under conveyance
- Willing to be flexible and work a different shift if needed to support the business
Useful Experience
- Experience with Krones bottling lines
- Experience with KHS Can Fillers and Seamers
- Experience with packaging/high-speed production (e.g., bottling, consumer products, etc.).
- Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).
- Experience with compressors/ammonia systems (e.g., refrigeration systems).
- Experience with conveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls).
- Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)
- Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.).
- Experience with gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, ordering parts, machining parts).
- Experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting).
- Experience with kinematics (e.g., line speed/sprocket size ratios, etc.).
- Experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems, etc.).
- Experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting).
- Experience with pneumatics/air compression (e.g., valves, cylinders, etc.).
- Experience with preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data).
- Experience with pumps (e.g., troubleshooting, replacing seals/motors, understanding specs).
- Experience with schematics (e.g., electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays).
- Experience with SERVO (e.g., intelligent/robotic motors, in-coders, etc.)
- Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.).
Health-Ades mission is to help everyone live their happiest and healthiest life. We authentically celebrate and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and belongingness. As a whole-heartedly committed equal opportunity employer, we remain true to our mission by ensuring that differences are embraced and celebrated.
COMPENSATION At Health-Ade, we know our strongest assets are our people, and we recognize our total compensation package is a huge factor in how you are recognized for the impact you have on the company reaching its goals. For this role, the estimated base salary range is between $35.00 – $37.00. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, such as market location, level of experience, and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role will remain posted until filled.
BENEFITS As a full-time employee, Health-Ade offers a wide-range of benefits which include, but are not limited to
- Bonus Eligible
- Paid Time Off
- 13 Paid Company Holidays + Paid Holiday Break
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Flexible Spending Account & Commuter Benefits
- 401(k) with 100% Vested Employer Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Wellness perks
- Kombucha!