Production Mechanic Jobs
Production Mechanic jobs are open from entry-level to senior across manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and food processing, with specializations in hydraulic systems, automated assembly lines, and preventive maintenance programs. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Westridge Laboratories, Inc. is a leading personal care manufacturer and distributor based in Santa Ana, CA. We specialize in FDA-cleared personal lubricants distributed worldwide. Our 55,000 square foot facility houses our offices, production, and warehousing operations. We pride ourselves on innovation, professionalism, and providing outstanding experiences for our customers while fostering a great work environment for our team.
Position:Production Mechanic
Position Overview:
The Production Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and setting up production equipment to ensure efficient and uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This position requires hands-on experience with automated filling machines, labeling equipment, capping machines, conveyors, induction sealers, and other packaging machinery. Key responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, completing equipment changeovers, and responding promptly to production downtime. The mechanic must work closely with Production, Quality Control, and Engineering to ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company procedures and GMP requirements. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Function and Responsibilities:
- Plans and schedules work to maintain and keep equipment in acceptable condition while both anticipating and preventing interruptions.
- Ability to read blueprints, manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams and apply information to maintenance projects.
- Create and run a Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule
- Create and run an Equipment and Parts Inventory program
- Familiarity with Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Equipment such as; Bottle fillers, tube fillers, label machines, pumps, liquid filling, production line, etc.
- Strictly abide by safety regulations during manufacturing activities, keeping equipment in check to avoid mechanical hazards that could cause harm to operators and workers.
- Completes and understands training requirements as identified by the department. This includes all SOPs referring to the production or facilities equipment, maintenance documentation procedures, and safety.
- Communicate with management to inform them about equipment faults and best maintenance techniques to implement for maximum performance.
- Keep records of maintenance activities to track the lifespan of equipment.
- Utilizes root cause analysis and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvements.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience as a production/maintenance mechanic
- Proven track record in preventive maintenance program management
- Experience with Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) equipment
- Expertise in reading and interpreting technical documentation
- Physical capability to lift and carry 50 lbs safely
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent documentation and communication abilities
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As our Production Mechanic, you'll play a crucial role in optimizing our production processes and maintaining our high standards. Join our team and contribute to our ongoing success!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Ana, CA 92705: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
About us
Westridge Laboratories, Inc. is a leading personal care manufacturer and distributor based in Santa Ana, CA. We specialize in FDA-cleared personal lubricants distributed worldwide. Our 55,000 square foot facility houses our offices, production, and warehousing operations. We pride ourselves on innovation, professionalism, and providing outstanding experiences for our customers while fostering a great work environment for our team.
Position:Production Mechanic
Position Overview:
The Production Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and setting up production equipment to ensure efficient and uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This position requires hands-on experience with automated filling machines, labeling equipment, capping machines, conveyors, induction sealers, and other packaging machinery. Key responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, completing equipment changeovers, and responding promptly to production downtime. The mechanic must work closely with Production, Quality Control, and Engineering to ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company procedures and GMP requirements. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Essential Function and Responsibilities:
- Plans and schedules work to maintain and keep equipment in acceptable condition while both anticipating and preventing interruptions.
- Ability to read blueprints, manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams and apply information to maintenance projects.
- Create and run a Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule
- Create and run an Equipment and Parts Inventory program
- Familiarity with Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Equipment such as; Bottle fillers, tube fillers, label machines, pumps, liquid filling, production line, etc.
- Strictly abide by safety regulations during manufacturing activities, keeping equipment in check to avoid mechanical hazards that could cause harm to operators and workers.
- Completes and understands training requirements as identified by the department. This includes all SOPs referring to the production or facilities equipment, maintenance documentation procedures, and safety.
- Communicate with management to inform them about equipment faults and best maintenance techniques to implement for maximum performance.
- Keep records of maintenance activities to track the lifespan of equipment.
- Utilizes root cause analysis and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvements.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience as a production/maintenance mechanic
- Proven track record in preventive maintenance program management
- Experience with Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) equipment
- Expertise in reading and interpreting technical documentation
- Physical capability to lift and carry 50 lbs safely
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent documentation and communication abilities
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As our Production Mechanic, you'll play a crucial role in optimizing our production processes and maintaining our high standards. Join our team and contribute to our ongoing success!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Ana, CA 92705: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
- Chemicals & Materials
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production mechanic jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with two or more years of mechanical maintenance experience
- Proficiency reading hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics and blueprints
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing conveyor systems, motors, and gearboxes
- Ability to use precision measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators
- Forklift certification and familiarity with lockout/tagout and confined-space safety procedures
- Basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers and automated production line equipment
Tips for Your Production Mechanic Job Search
Tailor your resume to equipment types
List every machine platform you've worked on, including brand names like Fanuc, Allen-Bradley, or Siemens PLCs. Hiring managers scan for exact equipment matches, so generic terms like 'industrial machinery' won't get you past initial screening.
Get your CMRP or millwright certification
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional credentials or a journeyman millwright card move your application ahead of candidates with equal hands-on experience. Many manufacturers now list these as preferred even when they're not formally required.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists production mechanic openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by shift and industry segment
Filter job searches by shift type, since third-shift and weekend positions attract fewer applicants and move faster through the hiring pipeline. Applying to off-peak openings in food and beverage or plastics manufacturing often means less competition than automotive.
Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment
Most production mechanic interviews include a bench test or shop-floor walkthrough where you diagnose a staged fault or identify a worn component. Practice narrating your diagnostic logic out loud, because interviewers evaluate your troubleshooting process, not just the correct answer.
Negotiate shift differential and tool allowances
When you receive an offer, ask specifically about shift differential pay and whether the employer provides a tool allowance or reimburses personal tool purchases. These benefits vary widely and can represent a meaningful difference in total compensation between otherwise similar roles.
Production Mechanic Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most production mechanics?
Advanced Roofing, UNITHER PHARMACEUTICALS, and Werfen are hiring the most production mechanics right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest in facilities running continuous production schedules where downtime carries significant cost.
How many production mechanic jobs are remote?
About 0% of production mechanic openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how equipment-dependent this role is by nature. The sub-areas with the most remote or hybrid flexibility tend to be technical documentation, maintenance planning, and remote monitoring for facilities using connected industrial equipment.
How do you become a production mechanic?
Start by completing a high school diploma or GED, then pursue a vocational program or community college certificate in industrial maintenance or mechanical technology. Apprenticeships through trade unions or manufacturers provide paid on-the-job training alongside classroom instruction. Building experience with specific machine types, earning a CMRP credential, and learning basic PLC operation strengthens your candidacy for higher-level roles.
Can you get hired as a production mechanic with little experience?
Yes, many manufacturers hire candidates with limited formal experience if they can demonstrate mechanical aptitude and a willingness to work varied shifts. Entry points include production technician or machine operator roles that expose you to maintenance tasks over time. Completing a basic hydraulics or electrical fundamentals course and knowing lockout/tagout procedures makes a measurable difference in how employers evaluate first-time applicants.
What does the production mechanic interview process look like?
Most production mechanic interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your equipment background and shift availability. A face-to-face interview typically follows, often including a plant tour where the hiring manager asks you to identify components or describe how you'd approach a fault. Some employers add a written or hands-on skills test covering schematics, measurement tools, or basic electrical diagnosis before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to production mechanic jobs?
You can find and apply to production mechanic jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your equipment background, shift preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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