Maintenance Technician I

Maintenance Technician I (Third Shift)
Duration: 6-month initial assignment, with potential to extend or convert
Shift: 3rd shift, 9:30 PM to 5:30 AM
Pay rate: $36.31 per hour
Work location: San Diego, California 92121, USA

DESCRIPTION
Main Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and support complex automated manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production output.
• Monitor equipment performance, cycle times, and production metrics to achieve OEE and operational targets.
• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain the associated documentation in the CMMS (Maximo).
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, controls, and automation-related equipment issues.
• Use technical manuals, schematics, diagnostic software, precision tools, and test equipment to support equipment operation and reliability.
• Analyze equipment data and trends to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required safety devices during maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, repair, and equipment history records to support compliance, traceability, and quality system requirements.
• Read, interpret, and follow technical documentation, work instructions, schematics, and verbal direction.
• Use electronic data collection systems, manufacturing software, and equipment interfaces to support operations and troubleshooting.
• Prioritize maintenance and troubleshooting activities based on production impact, equipment criticality, and business needs.
• Maintain cross-training across multiple manufacturing processes and equipment platforms.
• Support the investigation and resolution of equipment-related process and product nonconformances.
• Represent the company positively during audits, inspections, and facility tours by demonstrating technical expertise and adherence to procedures.
• Support all company initiatives and comply with Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with production, engineering, quality, contractors, and vendors to ensure reliable manufacturing operations.
• Document maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, and corrective actions performed on manufacturing equipment. Assess and document the impact of completed work on production operations, equipment performance, and the validated state of equipment, ensuring appropriate review, approvals, and compliance with quality system requirements.
  

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical diploma (approximately 12 years of education) required.
• Technical degree, certification, or vocational training in electronics, automation, or industrial maintenance preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required. 2 to 4+ years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting electronic, electrical, or automated production equipment in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving complex automated manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls systems.
• Experience using 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 collaborating effectively 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.
• Knowledge of maintenance documentation practices, including evaluating and documenting the impact of repairs, modifications, and troubleshooting on production operations and the validated state of equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information across multiple organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, follow-up, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable attendance and work scheduled overtime as required.
• Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional business environment preferred.