Maintenance Mechanic III

Kelly Services; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay (up to 8 days)

Job summary

Genentech Oceanside is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic III to support drug substance manufacturing operations in a highly regulated, quality-driven environment. This onsite role requires hands-on maintenance of process equipment and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment change controls, and training junior team members while ensuring ALCOA-compliant GMP documentation and SOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; higher degree is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience; 1–3 years in a cGMP or regulated environment preferred.
• Experience with pumps, valves, tanks, vessels; knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures and working in an automated facility.
• Clean room maintenance experience preferred; PPE and access requirements observed.
• Certification in industrial maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of process equipment such as tanks, pumps, valves, etc.
• Collaborate on maintenance projects and equipment change controls.
• Train and mentor junior members and maintain GMP documentation (ALCOA) and SOPs.
• Order and track spare parts and maintain organized workspaces.
• Adhere to GMP, safety guidelines, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree a plus

Tools

SAP (P1s instance)

Automation/PLC systems

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic III

Location: Oceanside, CA (Fully Onsite)

Working Days/Hours: Initial training Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PT; post-training swing shift Wednesday–Saturday, 1:00 PM – 11:30 PM (4/10 schedule). Shift assignments may change based on business need.

Pay : $40/hr

The Opportunity

Join Genentech Oceanside as a Maintenance Mechanic III, supporting drug substance manufacturing operations in a highly regulated, quality-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform routine preventive and time-based maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs across all process equipment (e.g., tanks, vessels, pumps, valves, centrifuges, autoclaves, glass washers).
• Identify and promptly report equipment abnormalities.

Collaboration & Projects

• Work cross-functionally on specialized maintenance projects and equipment change controls.
• Support process improvement initiatives within the facility.

Training & Documentation

• Train and mentor junior team members, following proper qualification and sign-off processes.
• Maintain accurate GMP documentation and apply best practices in good documentation (ALCOA principles). Author and revise SOPs as needed.

General Duties

• Order and track spare parts; maintain clean, organized workspaces.
• Conduct operational checks, ensuring timely return of equipment to manufacturing.

Compliance & Safety

• Adhere strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices, environmental, and safety guidelines.
• Participate actively in safety culture and immediately report incidents.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma/equivalent required. Higher degree is a plus but not necessary.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience and 1–3 years in a cGMP or regulated environment strongly preferred. Candidates from automotive, medical device, food manufacturing, or similar backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, particularly with pumps, valves, tanks, vessels, and associated process equipment.
• Experience with electrical, pneumatic, and automation/PLC systems is beneficial.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures and troubleshooting in a heavily automated facility.

Clean Room Experience

• Clean room maintenance experience preferred. Gowning and training will be provided as needed.

CMMS Proficiency

• Ability to use maintenance management systems; experience with SAP (P1s instance) preferred.

Quality Mindset

• Strong focus on quality and compliance, with understanding of impact to patient safety and adherence to good documentation practices.

Other Skills

• Effective communication (written and oral), strong organization, and proven teamwork ability.
• Ability to work independently, adapt to varied shifts, and participate in On-Call programs and overtime as needed.

Physical & Environmental Conditions

• Ability to be on feet for 8–10 hours per shift.
• Climbing stairs and ladders up to 30 feet.
• Lifting up to 40 lbs.
• PPE required: hospital scrubs, bunny suits, gloves, steel toe boots. No makeup or jewelry in clean room areas.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, chemicals, confined spaces, noise, and require respirators or hearing protection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in industrial maintenance or a related field highly preferred.

Come help maintain the standards of excellence at Genentech Oceanside and make a direct impact on patient lives.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.