Aseptic Maintenance Mechanic

Redwood Beverage Group•West Sacramento, CA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Aseptic Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing aseptic processing and packaging equipment to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production of sterile products. This role supports continuous operations by performing preventive and corrective maintenance while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety standards, and all regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Window, Excel, Outlook) with the ability to learn new applications as required.
High school diploma or GED required.
3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in aseptic, food, beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in pumps, motors, gearboxes, and conveyors.
Working knowledge of electrical systems, PLC basics, sensors, and instrumentation.
Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and SOPs.
Experience working in GMP-regulated environments.
Experience with aseptic fillers and sterilization systems (e.g., Tetra Pak, SIG, Krones, or similar).
CMMS experience.
Welding, fabrication, or machining skills.
PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
Understanding of CIP/SIP systems and sterile processing principles.
Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with customers and co-workers.
Have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently as well as working in a team.
Must have good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates attention to detail, a professional attitude, and produces accurate work product.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adhere to deadlines.
Must be enthusiastic and proactive.
Must have the ability to follow up.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Technical school or associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
Prior experience with Maintenance Connection a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair aseptic processing, filling, and packaging equipment (e.g., fillers, sterilizers, pasteurizers, conveyors, pumps, valves).
Perform preventive maintenance (PM) activities according to established schedules to minimize downtime.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and implement effective corrective actions.
Support aseptic start-ups, changeovers, CIP/SIP processes, and equipment validations.
Ensure all work complies with GMP, HACCP, FDA/USDA (or applicable regulatory) requirements, and company SOPs.
Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and inspections in CMMS or maintenance logs.
Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve equipment issues and improve reliability.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and equipment upgrades.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; follow lockout/tagout and safety procedures.
Train and support operators on basic equipment operation and preventive care as needed.