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Maintenance Mechanic

Bakersfield, CA 93309

Posted: 11/14/2025 Category: Mechanic Job Number: 40912 Approx. Rate per Hour (negotiable): 27.00 Branch: Fresno Office Industry: Food Processing/Manufacturing

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic - Daytime shift needed ASAP Temp to hire
Location: Buttonwillow, CA (Food Manufacturing)
Compensation: $24–$27 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-time, Onsite, Direct Hire

Hire Up Staffing is partnering with a leading food manufacturing company near Bakersfield, CA, to find an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join their growing team. This position plays a key role in keeping production equipment operating safely and efficiently through preventative maintenance, repairs, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

  • Troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment to minimize downtime.

  • Utilize predictive maintenance tools such as thermal imaging, vibration analysis, and ultrasonics to identify potential issues.

  • Fabricate and repair parts using welding, cutting, and other shop equipment.

  • Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety policies and regulations, including LOTO, fall protection, and hot work procedures.

  • Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues and improve reliability.

  • Document maintenance activities, update work orders, and maintain accurate equipment records.

  • Provide training and guidance to operators and other maintenance personnel as needed.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.

  • Technical degree or certification preferred.

  • Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.

  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

  • Welding and fabrication experience required.

  • Ability to troubleshoot efficiently and work independently or as part of a team.

  • Commitment to safety and adherence to all company procedures.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay and potential for overtime.

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match.

  • Stable, long-term career opportunity in a respected food manufacturing facility.

  • Training, development, and advancement opportunities within the organization.

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Rebecca Kirkman
President

Rebecca Kirkman is the President and founder of Hire Up Staffing and Hire Up Healthcare. She works hard daily to support our teams with the necessary training and vision in order to elevate our company to being an industry leader for staffing. What people don't know is she started the company when she was 28 years old, with already 5 years of successful staffing experience with a major name in the industry. She has helped countless people and has a true knack for intuitively being able to match people with their best path, whether it be a new job or considering to add to your team. She teaches the team those strategies and pushes everyone to get out of their comfort zone and elevate the way that they think so that they too can reach higher boundaries, then push past those as well!

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