Maintenance Technician II - 3rd shift

Nutramax Laboratories • Lancaster, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician II is a skilled technical role responsible for independently maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex manufacturing, packaging, and facility equipment to maximize production efficiency and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and safety standards. This position supports Nutramax’s production of safe, high-quality products by performing advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on automated systems, programable logic controller (PLC) -controlled equipment, motors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and facility infrastructure. The Maintenance Technician II serves as a technical resource to production and junior maintenance staff to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in electrical and PLC troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience with preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience, with at least 3 years in a GMP or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Technical or Vocational training required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HVAC systems, welding, and industrial automation.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing and packaging systems.
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or other GMP-regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, organize, and execute mechanical and electrical work required to support safe and efficient manufacturing and packaging operations.
• Perform equipment setup, changeovers, and advanced line adjustments to maintain optimal machine performance while adhering to cGMP and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) requirements.
• Maintain, repair, and optimize manufacturing, filling, and packaging equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns with advanced troubleshooting techniques to minimize downtime.
• Perform planned, unplanned and emergency maintenance on production equipment.
• Conduct routine preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability and extend equipment life.
• Utilize root cause analysis (RCA) to identify failures, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems up to 480V AC and/or DC Circuits.
• Independently troubleshoot, maintain, and interact with PLC systems, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Independently troubleshoot and support controls and automation components, including: PLCs, HMIs, Servo drives, Photo eyes and proximity sensors.
• Independently troubleshoot, install, and test variable-frequency drive (VFDs).
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and replace AC/DC electrical controls and power distribution components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems including pumps, motors, conveyors, gearboxes, and automated machinery.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment using precision measurement tools.
• Perform general facility maintenance including plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Safely and effectively operate hand tools, power tools, voltmeters, and material handling equipment.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
• Ensure all work complies with established SOPs, cGMP standards, and safety policies, including lockout/tagout.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation and work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) system.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and proactively identify parts and material needs.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and continuous improvement projects.
• Act as a technical resource for Maintenance Technician I and production personnel.
• Assist with training and mentoring maintenance team members on equipment, troubleshooting techniques, SOPs, GMPs, and safety practices.
• Communicate effectively with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other departments.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for services related to equipment or facilities.
• Promote teamwork and a positive safety culture within the maintenance department.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of company objectives.

Benefits

• Nutramax desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree