Located in San Diego, CA
Pay: $30-$32/hour
Job Full Description
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all production equipment, utilities, and facility systems within a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures that all machinery and support systems operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with food safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks on processing, packaging, and facility equipment according to schedule.
- Install, align, and test new or rebuilt equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
- Support production teams during changeovers, startups, and equipment adjustments.
- Document maintenance work performed in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Adhere to all food safety, GMP, and safety policies while working in production areas.
- Collaborate with QA and Production teams to ensure maintenance activities do not compromise food safety or product quality.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability and plant efficiency.
- Maintain a clean and organized maintenance work area and adhere to 5S standards.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or processing environment.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and packaging machinery.
- Working knowledge of PLCs, sensors, and control systems (basic troubleshooting level).
- Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
- Knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, SQF, etc.).
- Welding and fabrication experience a plus.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
San Diego (North), CA
2292
1800 Thibodo Road
Suite 100
Vista, CA 92081
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