United States
City of Industry
On-site
USD 42.50-42.50
Permanent Full-Time- Posted: 10 Nov 2026
About the Job:
Job Summary
At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.
We are currently looking to hire aMaintenance Mechanicbased inCity of Industry, CA!
Provide technical support in a professional manner to the manufacturing plant. This includes experience in performing preventative maintenance, repair and upgrades tooptimizeefficiency, increase productivity, andassuresafety.
Key Responsibilities
As a key member of our team, you will playan important rolein driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:
- Follow and adhere to all safety rules, training and best practicesat all times.
- Demonstrate complete technical understanding and ability tomaintainand repair mechanical, electrical, electrical controls, instrumentation,pneumatic, lubrication, and other technology.
- Ensure all paperwork and digital information is filled out in a clear,legibleandaccurateformat and completed with all required information.
- Attend and practice all required training.
- Perform predictive maintenance techniques on equipment to enhanceuptimeconditions.
- Teach operators on maintenance techniques whencalled totroubleshoot or repair equipment.
- Completes preventative maintenance and other reliability tasks,assistin diagnostics, repairs and rebuilds ofmachines;partner with engineering or others on non-routine repairs and defect handling solutions.
- Utilize root causeanalysisthought process to ensure sustainability of corrective actions and/or improvements to drive asset reliability.
- Effectively completePM’sas scheduled toeliminateunplanned downtime.
- Proficient and diligent in use of CMMS system to track maintenance action items, create and close work orders.
- Classify breakdowns and analyze gaps in the entire process of design, fabrication, and maintenance of equipment.
- Utilize the continuous improvement mindset and tools to actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities, improving processes including participation in the creation and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, the creation and maintenance of preventative maintenance standards, the writing ofOne PointLessons, and participation in continuous improvement methodology events.
- Follow QMS, Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S methodology to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area,maintaining audit ready status at all times.
- Adhere to all Pillar Standards and activelyparticipatein Pillar activities (i.e.Quality, Focused Improvement, Safety, etc.) including but not limited to assessments, observations, inspections, and recommendations.
- Communicates effectively with Leads, OPEX Leaders, Production Leaders, Reliability Leader,Engineeringand other colleagues.
- Supports plant production needs and priorities to achieve plant goals.
- Facilitate,attendandparticipatein team meetings and programs.
- Assist, train, and coach employees.
- Comply withall regulations,policiesand procedures.
- All otherduties asassigned or becomeevident.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associateis regularly required tohandle objects, tools, orcontrols;within reach of hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to a great deal of walking and be stationary fora period of time. Occasionally it will be necessary for the associate to sit, crawl, stoop, kneel orcrouch toaccomplishtasks. The associate will spend time climbing ladders and elevated walkways.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anassociateencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate will:
- Work near moving mechanical parts.
- Frequentlybeexposedto the risk of electrical shock.
- Be exposed tohigh temperatureequipment.
- Work inoutside weather conditions.
- Be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
- Occasionally work inhighprecarious locations.
- Occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Occasionallybe exposed to extremecold.
- Be exposed to high noise levels in the work environment.
Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems
Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits:
Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.
About You:
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline whatwe’relooking for, including both required and preferred criteria:
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Minimum of five - years related experience and/or training;or equivalent combination of education that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and abilityrequiredis acceptable.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures
- Computer literacy in programming and ladder logic
- Knowledge of OSHA, local, state, and federalhealthand safety regulations
Skills:
- Have the skills to communicate effectively in a technical manner with other Danone Associates and Danone Contacts. This may include Outside Vendors, Suppliers, Contractors, and Customers. The format may be either written in the form of a report or verbal during discussion.
- Have the skills to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations that Maintenance encounters.
- Performing routine maintenance on equipment anddeterminingwhen and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Reasoning Abilities:
- Ability to define problems, collect data,establishfacts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical data in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables to arrive at a reasonable solution.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Forklift OSHA certification on stand-up forklift
Danone USA is an industry-leading food & beverage company, with a mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible. Founded in the Bronx in 1942 as Dannon Milk Products, Danone USA now employs 5,000 people across more than 10 U.S. manufacturing facilities.
When you join Danone USA, you’ll help make products for well-known brands includingActivia®,DanActive®,Danimals®,Dannon®,evian®,Follow Your Heart®,Happy Family® Organics,International Delight®,Light + Fit®,Nutricia ®,Oikos®,Silk®,So Delicious® Dairy Free,ST K®Cold Brew Coffee ®,Too Good & Co™, andYoCrunch®.
You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet.
Danone USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law clickhere.
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