Maintenance Technician I

Job Title: Maintenance Technician I

Job Location: San Diego, CA

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $31.31hr - $36.31hr

Job Overview:

The candidate will troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and support complex automated manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production output. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment performance, cycle times, and production metrics to ensure achievement of OEE and operational targets, performing preventive maintenance activities, and maintaining associated documentation within the CMMS (Maximo). The candidate will diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, controls, and automation-related equipment issues while utilizing technical manuals, schematics, diagnostic software, precision tools, and test equipment. Additional duties include analyzing equipment data to identify root causes, implementing corrective actions, maintaining accurate equipment history records to support compliance and quality system requirements, and following all safety procedures. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support investigations into nonconformances, and comply with QMS, EMS, FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Education:

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Technical degree, certification, or vocational training in electronics, automation, or industrial maintenance preferred.

Experience/Background:

• 2-4+ years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting electronic, electrical, or automated production equipment in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving complex automated manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls systems.
• Experience utilizing technical documentation, schematics, diagnostic tools, and test equipment to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Experience in GMP, ISO, and FDA-regulated environments preferred.
• Ability to work independently as the primary technical resource on a shift while effectively collaborating with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to assess equipment issues, prioritize competing demands, and make sound technical decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience analyzing equipment performance data to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance documentation practices, including evaluating and documenting the impact of repairs, modifications, and troubleshooting activities on production operations and the validated state of equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information across multiple organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, follow-up, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance and work scheduled overtime as required.
• Experience working in a matrixed and cross-functional business environment preferred.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities