Mechanic II 1

GRIFOLS, S.A.•San Diego, CA

1d•$27 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Grifols Diagnostic Solutions is seeking a Mechanic II in San Diego, California. The role is responsible for maintenance and general support of on-site equipment and systems, including repetitive, predictive, condition-based, and reactive maintenance and troubleshooting of cGMP production, quality control, and research and development equipment. The Mechanic II works with equipment owners, external vendors, and other departments to maintain instrumentation according to defined procedures and schedules and in compliance with regulatory standards. The position performs both independent medium-complexity repairs and preventive maintenance and, with supervision, more complex repairs or adjustments to manufacturing equipment. It supports maintenance projects and improvements, coordinates work with equipment owners and calibration vendors, and may support manufacturing tasks such as filling and packaging. The position is based in a manufacturing or warehouse environment and may involve different shifts, on-call work, overtime, and weekends according to business needs and area assignment.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent education level (minimum).
1–2 years of general maintenance experience.
Good written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
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 with various mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, prompt and orderly work habits.
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 meet the physical and environmental demands described, including heavy lifting and carrying, work around machinery and potential hazards, use of required personal protective equipment, and work in confined spaces or at heights when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical regulated facility.
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
Experience with filling machines, water systems, laboratory equipment, freezers, and other on-site equipment and systems.
Bilingual 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, Maximo, or similar computerized maintenance management systems to track and document maintenance activities.
Partner with maintenance, calibration, engineering, manufacturing, and internal and external customers to maintain equipment according to procedures and schedules.
Review Safety Job Hazard Analyses and follow safety protocols, including Lockout Tagout, when performing maintenance.
Follow SOPs, policies, safety and environmental guidelines, and procedures; promptly report safety and environmental incidents, injuries, illnesses, near misses, and safety suggestions.
Support manufacturing tasks as needed, such as filling and packaging.
Perform maintenance across multiple buildings and processes, including independent medium-complexity repairs and preventive maintenance and supervised complex repairs or adjustments.
Collaborate on specialized maintenance and equipment projects, improvements, and upgrades.
Help coordinate and schedule maintenance activities with equipment owners and external calibration vendors.
Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions to recurring issues, partnering with Engineering to implement solutions.
Complete training and qualifications and independently conduct equipment monitoring and operational checks on manufacturing equipment.
Interface with external vendors for troubleshooting and equipment pickup and delivery for repair.
Learn and complete GMP and other controlled documentation.
Support spare-parts inventory management, including adding spare parts and performing cycle counts.
Assist in training entry-level maintenance mechanics.
Be available for overtime, on-call work, and shifts required by the area of assignment, including first, second, third, or weekend shifts.