Sr. Maintenance Mechanic
About The Position
The Sr. Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and improves production and facility equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The role involves hands-on work with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The Senior Technician also supports process improvements, mentors junior team members, and collaborates across functions to reduce downtime and improve manufacturing performance. The position is based onsite in Vista, California, and is full-time and direct-hire. The salary range is $68,000–$77,000, based on experience. The technician may need to work a three-shift rotation if required or in an emergency, and assists with production overtime on weekends before and after shifts.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Three to five years of experience in a team leader capacity.
- Ability to lead and interact independently with groups at all levels.
- Effective verbal and written communication with individuals at all organizational levels, delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ability to work a three-shift rotation if required or in an emergency.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical Maintenance Technician Certification (EMTC).
- PLC programming and troubleshooting certification or experience.
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT).
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Confined Space Entry Training.
- Forklift and Aerial Lift Certifications.
- Welding Certification (AWS D1.1).
Responsibilities
- Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance on production equipment used in softgel, liquid, and gummy manufacturing.
- Diagnose and repair electrical systems, including motors, sensors, wiring, switches, and control panels.
- Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical systems such as conveyors, pumps, mixers, and filling machines.
- Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, compressors, and regulators.
- Troubleshoot PLC control-system issues and assist with basic programming.
- Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and mechanical drawings to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
- Support the installation, relocation, and modification of new or existing equipment.
- Document maintenance activities in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), such as Fiix.
- Ensure maintenance work complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and recommend process improvements to increase reliability, safety, and equipment performance.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior maintenance technicians.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement.
- Assist in identifying and managing critical spare-parts inventories.
- Lead scheduling and execution of instrumentation maintenance work orders to meet site and maintenance objectives.
- Assist with production overtime on weekends before and after shifts.
- Coordinate the overall quality of the work team and demonstrate understanding of quality standards.
- Lead team problem-solving across functional areas, including discussions with Engineering and Maintenance about new equipment and Fiix work-order reviews.
- Follow up daily to ensure work orders are closed according to the agreed process.
- Assign work orders.
- Complete the quote process and parts requisitions through the agreed process.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
