Maintenance Mechanic

Qualigen Diagnostic, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualigen Diagnostic, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to oversee, maintain, and troubleshoot our automated manufacturing equipment and critical facility support systems. The role begins with an intensive knowledge-transfer and training period focused on our primary filling lines.

The ideal candidate thrives in a production environment and brings a hands-on, problem-solving mindset. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical faults, keeping PM logs, and assisting

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of drives, gearboxes, indexing units, and pneumatics.
• Ability to learn specialized machinery quickly via peer training.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and moving around tight spaces.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform preventive maintenance on automated liquid fillers and indexers.
• Repair high-precision mechanical assemblies and reduce line downtime.
• Maintain facility utilities: air compressors, vacuum systems, chillers, HVAC basics.
• Diagnose mechanical faults under production pressure and implement fixes.
• Maintain PM logs and track spare parts inventory.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical drives

Gearboxes

Indexing units

Pneumatic systems

HVAC basics

Adaptability

Physical strength

Independent worker

Job description

Position Summary

Maintenance Mechanic to oversee, maintain, and troubleshoot our automated manufacturing and critical facility support machinery. This role begins with an intensive, direct knowledge-transfer and training period focused on our primary automated filling lines. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who thrives in a production environment and possesses a diverse mechanical and facility infrastructure skill set.

Key Responsibilities

• Automated Machinery Performance: Serve as the primary technician for automated production equipment (specifically automated liquid fillers, indexers, safety clutches, and high-precision mechanical assemblies). Perform routine preventative maintenance, timing adjustments, and emergency mechanical repairs to minimize line downtime.
• Facility Support Systems: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair critical plant utility equipment, including central air compressors, vacuum systems, refrigeration/chilling units, and general mechanical infrastructure
• Diagnostic Troubleshooting: Rapidly diagnose mechanical failures, isolate root causes under production pressure, and implement reliable, long-term hardware fixes.
• Documentation & Parts Tracking: Maintain accurate logs of PM schedules, equipment repairs, and component wear. Assist in identifying and stocking critical mechanical spare parts

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3-5 years of hands‑on experience as a maintenance mechanic or technician in a manufacturing, packaging, or automated production environment.
• Mechanical Expertise: Strong proficiency with mechanical drives, gearboxes, indexing units, pneumatic components, and basic facility utilities (compressors, HVAC/refrigeration basics).
• Adaptability: Proven ability to learn specialized, legacy, or proprietary machinery quickly via direct peer‑to‑peer training.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, maneuver around tight machinery spaces, and respond quickly to floor emergencies.
• Attributes: Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently without constant supervision.