Manufacturing Maintenance Technician I

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician I contractor onsite position in San Leandro, CA. $30.00/hr. Custom TimeMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:00 PM to 04:00 AM

Expected Start DateJun 01, 2026 - Expected End Date Aug 01, 2026

Summary

This role is designed for engineering students interested in applying classroom knowledge to real-world industrial and food production environments while learning about dairy processing, quality, and safety standards.

1st Shift: Monday through Friday 7am - 4pm.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)
• Completed at least sophomore year by the start of the internship
• Strong interest in manufacturing, food & beverage, or industrial operations
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to work in an industrial manufacturing environment

Preferred:

• Coursework or experience related to manufacturing, process engineering, or automation
• Familiarity with data analysis, Lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams

• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and food processing areas
• Ability to walk production floors and occasionally climb stairs or ladders
• Must comply with all safety and food hygiene requirements (PPE, sanitation practices, etc.)
• Must be able to lift upto 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with daily manufacturing support activities, including equipment troubleshooting and process observations
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability
• Collect, analyze, and summarize production and process data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Participate in root cause analysis for equipment downtime, quality deviations, or process inefficiencies
• Assist with documentation updates such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and engineering drawings
• Observe and support capital projects, equipment installations, or upgrades
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Sanitation
• Follow all plant safety, food safety, and quality requirements (GMPs, HACCP, and plant policies)

• Exposure to dairy processing operations (pasteurization, homogenization, filling, packaging, and CIP systems)
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, automation, and control systems
• Introduction to food safety and regulatory requirements in a dairy manufacturing environment
• Development of professional skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving

Mentorship from experienced engineers and plant leaders