Keep Our Production Running. Build a Career That Lasts.
AtVillage Gourmet, we're passionate about crafting premium specialty foods that families and food lovers enjoy every day. As the parent company ofFabrique Délices, we're looking for an experiencedIndustrial Mechanicwho takes pride in solving problems, preventing downtime, and keeping world-class food manufacturing equipment operating at peak performance.
If you're a hands-on mechanic who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, we'd love to meet you.
Compensation
$1500 Singing Bonus, upon meeting 90-days of employment
$30.00 - $40.00 per hour, based on skills, experience, and qualifications.
What You'll Do
As an Industrial Mechanic, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our production operations run safely, efficiently, and reliably by:
Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial production equipment and facility systems.
Performing preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
Diagnosing mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
Installing, modifying, and improving production equipment to enhance reliability and efficiency.
Partnering with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Engineering teams to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement.
Completing maintenance work orders and documenting repairs accurately within the maintenance management system.
Maintaining compliance with all food safety, quality, GMP, OSHA, and company safety requirements.
Supporting emergency repairs and participating in scheduled maintenance during planned shutdowns as needed.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
4+ years of industrial maintenance or mechanic experiencein a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing strongly preferred).
Bilingual - English and Spanish
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
Experience working with conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems.
Ability to read mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge, including motors, sensors, and control components.
Ability to safely use maintenance tools, measuring equipment, and diagnostic instruments.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests in a fast-paced production environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in USDA, FDA, or SQF-regulated food manufacturing.
Welding and fabrication experience.
PLC troubleshooting experience (not programming).
Experience using CMMS or computerized maintenance management systems.
Technical certification or trade school education in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, or a related field.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
Lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
Work around moving machinery, refrigeration systems, and varying temperatures.
Safely use personal protective equipment (PPE) required for food manufacturing environments.
Why Join Village Gourmet?
We believe our people are the foundation of our success. When you join Fabrique Délices, you'll become part of a company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
We offer:
Competitive hourly pay
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Career development and advancement opportunities
A collaborative team environment where your expertise makes a difference
About Village Gourmet
Village Gourmet is a family of premium specialty food brands dedicated to producing exceptional products with uncompromising quality and craftsmanship. Our portfolio includes industry-leading brands that serve retail, foodservice, and specialty markets across North America.
Every employee contributes to our mission of delivering products our customers trust and enjoy.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Industrial Mechanic who enjoys keeping production running safely and efficiently while solving challenging mechanical problems, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Village Gourmet team atFabrique Délices in Hayward, California.
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