Mechanic II 1

Grifols•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols Diagnostic Solutions is seeking a Mechanic II in San Diego, California. This role provides maintenance and general support for on-site equipment and systems, including cGMP production, quality control, and research and development equipment. The mechanic performs repetitive, predictive, condition-based, and reactive maintenance and troubleshooting, working with equipment owners, vendors, and other departments to keep instrumentation maintained according to procedures, schedules, and regulatory standards. The position performs preventive maintenance and repairs, responds to service requests, documents work in computerized maintenance systems, and supports maintenance projects and manufacturing activities. It requires compliance with safety, environmental, and controlled-documentation requirements. The role is scheduled for the swing shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., but may require varied shifts, weekends, overtime, and on-call work based on assignment and business needs. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment or warehouse. The role involves exposure to biological fluids, chemicals, electrical equipment, moving machinery, noise, dust, fumes, steam, temperature extremes, and other occupational hazards. It includes physical demands such as lifting and carrying heavy items, standing, walking, bending, climbing, working at heights, and occasional confined-space entry. Required personal protective equipment may include protective eyewear, chemical suits, safety footwear, gloves, hearing protection, and a respirator. The estimated pay range is $26.84 to $33.55 per hour. The position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO, up to a 5% 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement. Grifols also describes opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent educational level as stated: High School Degree minimum.
1–2 years of general maintenance experience.
Experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical regulated facility.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Prompt, consistent, and orderly work habits.
Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings and electrical schematics.
General knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, steam, electrical, and control systems and maintenance methods, with specialization in at least one area.
Ability to learn and follow good manufacturing practices, established procedures, and regulations.
Ability to work independently and complete assigned activities on time according to the production schedule.
Troubleshooting skills involving mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to use Microsoft-based platforms, company intranet, and email.
Ability to use Building Management Systems and Manufacturing Control Systems, including Siemens and Allen-Bradley systems.
Ability to use SAP, Maximo, or similar ERP platforms to track plant maintenance and calibration activities.
Availability for overtime, varying shifts, and participation in an on-call program.
General knowledge of shop tool operation and safety.
Ability to work and interact effectively in a team environment.
Ability to meet the described occupational demands, including lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds for up to 6–8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75 pounds; working in manufacturing or warehouse conditions; and using required personal protective equipment.
Hearing acuity; color perception and discrimination; depth perception; and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and in the other eye to 20/100.
Ability to communicate and understand information presented through spoken and written words and sentences, and to adhere to a work schedule that meets production standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
Experience with filling machines, water systems, laboratory equipment, freezers, and other on-site equipment or systems.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Conduct preventive maintenance according to SOPs and work instructions, and perform planned and unplanned repairs.
Respond to equipment service requests within the required timeframe, communicate status updates, and document work in the work-order summary.
Use SAP and Maximo computerized maintenance management systems to track and document maintenance activities.
Partner with Maintenance, Calibration, Engineering, Manufacturing, equipment owners, and other internal and external customers to maintain equipment according to defined procedures and schedules.
Review Safety Job Hazard Analyses and follow safety protocols, including Lockout Tagout; report safety and environmental incidents promptly.
Support manufacturing tasks as needed, including filling and packaging.
Execute maintenance activities across multiple buildings and processes; independently perform medium-complexity repairs and preventive maintenance, and perform more complex repairs or adjustments under supervision.
Collaborate on specialized maintenance and equipment projects, including equipment improvements and upgrades.
Assist with coordination and scheduling of maintenance activities with equipment owners and external calibration vendors.
Identify recurring problems and process-improvement opportunities, recommend solutions, and partner with Engineering to implement them.
Interface with external vendors for troubleshooting and equipment repair logistics.
Learn and complete GMP and other controlled documentation.
Support spare-parts inventory management, including adding parts and performing inventory cycle counts.
Complete training and qualifications and demonstrate the ability to independently conduct equipment monitoring and operational checks.
Assist in training entry-level maintenance mechanics.
Follow established SOPs, policies, safety and environmental guidelines, and procedures.