The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous manufacturing operations. This role supports mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems while working closely with production, engineering, and quality teams.
Key Responsibilities
Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
Diagnose equipment failures using schematics, blueprints, manuals, and testing devices
Support equipment startups, changeovers, and continuous improvement initiatives
Complete work orders accurately using a CMMS and follow maintenance schedules
Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment
Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and GMP/OSHA standards
Identify and recommend process and equipment improvements to reduce downtime
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Packaging, filling, molding, or assembly machinery (industry dependent)
Building systems (HVAC, compressed air, utilities)
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school preferred
2-5+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals
Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation
Basic PLC troubleshooting experience a plus (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
Welding, fabrication, or machining skills preferred
Forklift, lockout/tagout, and electrical safety knowledge
Certifications (Preferred, Not Required)
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
Electrical or industrial maintenance certifications
HVAC, refrigeration, or wastewater licenses (facility-dependent)
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods
Work in industrial environments with noise, heat, and moving machinery
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.