Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong HVAC background to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex mechanical construction projects. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep knowledge of HVAC systems, project controls, scheduling, and financial management. The Mechanical Project Manager will act as the primary liaison with general contractors, clients, and project stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead the day-to-day management of project scope, schedule, budget, and risk. • Serve as the main point of contact with owners, general contractors, and other stakeholders. • Oversee project engineering, cost tracking, and business management functions. • Provide guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities for project team members. • Collaborate with field teams to resolve challenges and support jobsite operations. • Ensure accurate reporting and accountability for project completion, customer satisfaction, and financial results. • Coordinate preconstruction, estimating, procurement, and construction management activities. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred). • Minimum of 5–7 years of experience managing mechanical/HVAC construction projects. • Strong knowledge of project management processes, budget control, scheduling, and estimating. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Bluebeam. • Experience with project management software such as Primavera (P6), Microsoft Project, Procore, Prolog, or Viewpoint Vista. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams, including engineers, union trades, and clients. • Ability to perform under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities. Skills & Abilities • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. • Detail-oriented with full understanding of HVAC/mechanical project scope. • Ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. • Commitment to maintaining regular and reliable attendance.
See More Details >>Shift: A Shift, Monday – Saturday, must be able to work any shift Status: Union Hourly, Non-Exempt Reports to: Maintenance Manager Wage Range: N/A, Hourly Rate $34.00 Senior Mechanic : Safeguard manufacturing equipment to maintain operating efficiencies and ensure maximum production capability. Perform scheduled preventative maintenance. Repair, rebuild or replace malfunctioning equipment. Maintain a daily record of time and parts involved with assignments. Provide on the floor technical direction, instruction, training, and guidance to lower-level mechanics. Assist lower-level mechanics with repairs, projects, and work orders when necessary. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (other duties may be assigned as needed):: • Setup, repair and maintain Vertical Form Fill and Seal (VFFS) packaging equipment, Clamshell packaging lines, Ishida Scales, Multivac, Poseal and Packaging area bag and case coders. • Perform major Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities. • Perform major Preventive/Corrective Maintenance (PM/CM) activities on Turatti dryers. • Utilize excellent electrical skills and knowledge in electrical/electronics (PLCs, A/C and D/C motors and drives, control logic, schematics, and troubleshooting). • Execute processes to achieve machine uptime metrics. • Diagnose complex mechanical problems. • Improve efficiencies and initiate continuous improvement efforts. • Complete Work Orders and close them on MP2. • Ensure completion of basic maintenance projects. • Setup, Work with and maintain in good working condition the process water treatment system (SmartWash). Must be able maintain and calibrate PH and Free Chlorine sensors install and troubleshoot entire (SmartWash) system. • Set up and maintain Raytec optical sorters. • Follow all safety and GMP requirements and perform repairs as needed for safety issues and concerns. • Train machine operators in technical skills required to perform their duties. • Work with machine operators on a daily basis to reduce downtime and increase plant efficiency. • Work in cross-functional teams to maximize plant efficiencies. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:: • Provides on the floor technical direction, instruction, training, and guidance to lower-level mechanics. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. • Ability to learn and understand and troubleshoot problems using electrical wiring diagrams (schematics). • Experience reading technical drawings and schematics. Strong reading and math skills. • Knowledge and practical application experience in electrical/electronics, PLCs, A/C and D/D motors, drives and controls. • Extensive experience with gear motors, pumps, & pneumatics. • Knowledge of CMMS (MP2). • Experience in metal fabrication and welding. • Comprehensive knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics troubleshooting and repair. • Must have knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform maintenance on electrical controls, adjustable motor drives, conveyors, automatic stretch wrapping equipment, and switchgears. • Ability to communicate efficiently both verbal and written and work in a flexible team environment. • Willingness to work shift work, variable start times, including overtime, and weekends (as scheduled). • Proven ability to drive safety rules and regulations. • Experience with industrial electronics and controls. • Basic understanding of machinery and electronics, start/stop procedures, purpose, function and recognition of machine failure. • Demonstrated ability to lift/move up to 50lbs. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and continuously meet deadlines. • Ability to communicate and interact effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:: • High School diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of experience in packaging activities. • Requires 3-5 years of previous experience as an Electrician or Maintenance Mechanic (electrical, mechanical, and electronic equipment). • Experience and knowledge of Ishida scales, Bosch Baggers, Pacmac baggers • Experience and knowledge of Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting Procedures. • Computer skills with email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS:: • Literate in English; prefer biliterate in English and Spanish. SAFETY/GMP/Misc (if applicable): • Maintain and work in accord with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration norms. • Adhere to GMP’s in accordance with company policy. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:: • Basic math skills – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division. • Demonstrated ability to use a calculator. REASONING ABILITY:: • Demonstrated ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. • Resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. • Ability to work in a fast-paced-high pressure environment, collaborating with co-workers and management. • Sense of urgency, extreme accuracy, detail oriented, able to raise and effectively deal with issues at all levels of management, ability to work independently, ability to suggest procedures to improve processes. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:: • Industrial Mechanic Certification a plus. • Industrial Technician Certification a plus. • Welding Certification a plus. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:: • Must be at least 18 years of age to work in food processing plant. • Prior experience in a fresh vegetable or food processing plant a plus. • Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays • Must be a current member of or willing to sign up with the Teamsters Local Union No. 890.: PHYSICAL DEMANDS:: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT:: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to air conditioning. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to cold temperatures and heat when visiting plant locations. The employee will be working at a plant location where the use of chemical substances is present and used in the processing plant. May participate in safety inspections in on/off sight locations, which are located both in a warehouse and administrative office environment. Employee's work is also subject to the pressures of time constraints and deadlines. The noise level in the work environment is normally low to moderate, high if the individual enters the food plant. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlasp.pdf Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppaspan.pdf Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/legacy/files/USERRA_Private.pdf
See More Details >>RESPECT to people, COURAGE to be pioneers and raise the bar, and always demonstrating INTEGRITY and authenticity. Do these core values align with yours? If so, Lhoist North America may be the place for you! We are a company that believes our people make it happen and rewards talent by offering opportunities to further develop your knowledge and interests. Within our organization, we offer safety first environments, collaboration across teams, diverse and inclusive workspaces all while challenging each other to grow. POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance Mechanic performs general mechanical maintenance duties, repairs, welding, replacements, rebuilding and installing components using a variety of tools, specialized equipment & instruments; maintain the plant’s mechanical assets to minimize breakdowns; preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing the plant’s mechanical assets. Responsibilities & Expectations • Perform minor mechanical repairs to mobile/heavy equipment. • Perform inspections, repairs, and rebuilds on all plant equipment. • Perform necessary preventative maintenance checks and repairs. • Maintain tools in safe and good working condition. • Maintain a safe and clean work area. • Report any potential operational or safety problems to supervision. • Submit notifications, follow work orders, record detailed repair history and parts used. • Perform all work assigned in a neat and orderly manner, strictly adhering to company and governmental safety rules and regulations. • Understand the installation and maintenance of all types of bearings. • Perform shaft repairs using precision tools. • Must be able to disassemble and rebuild all types of screening and conveying equipment. • Able to use equipment manuals, parts lists or blue prints to properly install, repair, or order parts. • Ensure all parts are available before starting job. • Complete and document Workplace or Vehicle Inspections in a timely manner. • Improve skills by participating in vendor and company-designated training. • Ability to weld cut and grind using various pieces of equipment. • Sometimes the nature, location and type of repair work performed in the field requires manual lifting, pulling, pushing and working in unusual and difficult positions. Observe mechanical equipment in operation to trouble shoot and identify problems. • Overhaul large gear boxes and drive units in the maintenance shop; replace all shapes and sizes of wear liners in rock chutes. • Must have experience with belt and bucket conveyor repairs and operation. • Must have complete understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drive systems. • Must be proficient in cutting and welding, using hand tools, air tools, grinders, come-along, hydraulic presses, cut-off saw in performing required work. • Must participate in the work order initiation process when required. • Must ensure all inventory parts are correctly charged from Stores and assist with procurement of parts used as per LNA procedures. Safe Quality Food (sqf) • Ensure a SQF workplace and in regulatory compliance with Federal FDA – Food Modernization Safety Act (CFR Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, , Part 507). • Support Environmental Health and Safety, as well as SQF initiatives and awareness programs. • Be a leader and promoter of employee safety and SQF culture. • Ensure employees have a clear understanding of expected safety and SQF performance and the required training. • Ensure proper training programs are implemented for new employees and continued for existing employees. • Actively participate in audits for regulatory, safety, SQF and environmental compliance at the site. Attributes • Communicate in English, clearly and effectively in both oral and in written forms. • Must have a telephone and be receptive to call-outs. • Industrial background with good troubleshooting skills. • Knowledge of basic computer skills. • Must function as a journeyman mechanic. • A minimum of three years of experience in industrial maintenance. • Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors and peers. • Must be capable of working shift work, seven days a week. • Must have welding experience. • Self-Motivated and must be able to work independently. Physical Demands Include, But Are Not Limited To • Must be physically able to perform work assigned. • Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations. • Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 150 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels. • Will be working at times in covered environment but mainly in a lime/mineral environment. • The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Lime/Mineral Particles. • The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting. • Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds. Hourly Rate: $36.67 REQUIRED EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. PREFERRED EDUCATION: Some advanced training and/or technical college coursework preferred. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years of verifiable maintenance/mechanic employment. PREFFERED EXPERIENCE: Three or more years of verifiable industrial and/or mine maintenance/mechanic employment. Lhoist North America offers a very competitive salary package that includes but is not limited to comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, vacation, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with Lhoist North America 401K retirement savings options, which include an employer match. Lhoist North America also recognizes the importance of continuing education by offering Educational Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and professional growth. Here at Lhoist North America, we are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support an inclusive workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone with respect at all times. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Salinas, CA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 3,920 mechanical trade professionals in the region, with wages averaging around $1,704 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild facilitate the search for apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $85,000 annually for experienced professionals.
