Industrial Maintenance Tech: Keep Machines Running

Avantor; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair manufacturing equipment and fixtures in Visalia, California. This role requires basic maintenance on machinery, keeping repair logs, and escalating non-routine issues with a focus on equipment reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1–2 years of maintenance or electrical experience, and familiarity with mechanical integrity and QA practices, preferably in ISO/FDA environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma; higher continuing education in related area considered a plus.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of maintenance, mechanical or electrical experience in an industrial or educational setting.
• Thorough understanding of maintenance, reliability, Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance, and Process Safety Management best practices, preferred.
• Experience working in an ISO Certified, FDA Regulated, or cGMP environment preferred.
• Preferred industry experience with machine set-up fundamentals and solid troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic equipment, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains accurate history logs for all machines for use in identifying and diagnosing problems
• Assist in troubleshooting, repairs and maintains electrical and electronic circuitry; hydraulic systems, plumbing, valving, filters, tanks, pumps, etc.
• Repairs, maintains and facility equipment.
• Strives to improve machine performance, and to minimize downtime through prior planning and quick thorough machine repairs.
• Provides mechanical support for production personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical experience

Safety procedures

Pneumatic systems

Welding

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PLC logic

Welding

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair manufacturing equipment and fixtures in Visalia, California. This role requires basic maintenance on machinery, keeping repair logs, and escalating non-routine issues with a focus on equipment reliability and safety.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1–2 years of maintenance or electrical experience, and familiarity with mechanical integrity and QA practices, preferably in ISO/FDA environments.