Maintenance Technician

Australia-Employment; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Irwindale, CA to maintain filling and packaging equipment and keep production running on the first shift. The role emphasizes mechanical maintenance with hands-on troubleshooting and changeovers on Norden 602/702 tubes.

Experience with Norden 602/702 tube-filling equipment is preferred, and the position does not require PLC or heavy electrical troubleshooting. This on-site, permanent role supports a multi-line operation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience maintaining filling and packaging machinery in cosmetic, personal-care, OTC, pharmaceutical, or similar manufacturing.
• Set up production lines and perform equipment changeovers, including removing, installing, and adjusting machine parts for different production runs.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on Norden 602/702 tube-filling equipment running approximately 35 pieces per minute; no PLC or heavy electrical troubleshooting required.
• Perform preventive maintenance, identify worn or damaged components, and determine replacement parts needed to keep filling and packaging equipment operating.
• Clean and sanitize product-contact machine parts during changeovers and maintenance, following cGMP requirements, equipment SOPs, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience maintaining filling and packaging machinery in cosmetic, personal-care, OTC, pharmaceutical, or similar manufacturing; Norden tube-filler experience preferred.
• Set up production lines and perform equipment changeovers, including removing, installing, and adjusting machine parts for different production runs.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on Norden 602/702 tube-filling equipment running approximately 35 pieces per minute; no PLC or heavy electrical troubleshooting required.
• Perform preventive maintenance, identify worn or damaged components, and determine replacement parts needed to keep filling and packaging equipment operating.
• Clean and sanitize product-contact machine parts during changeovers and maintenance, following cGMP requirements, equipment SOPs, and safety procedures.

Skills

Filling equipment maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Norden 602/702 tube-filler

Job description

Maintenance Technician

$23 - $30 per hour | Irwindale, CA | On-site | Permanent

1st Shift | Cosmetic & OTC Manufacturing | Filling, Packaging & Mechanical Troubleshooting

A bit about us:

We are an established, midsized contract manufacturer producing personal-care, beauty, and over-the-counter products for consumer brands. Our Southern California operation supports product development through manufacturing, filling, and packaging. Our production team runs multiple lines across two shifts. This first-shift position focuses on maintaining filling equipment, resolving mechanical issues, and keeping production running consistently.

Why join us?

• First-shift opening.
• Hands-on work with Norden 602/702 tube-filling equipment.
• Mechanical maintenance focus; no PLC or heavy electrical troubleshooting required.
• Support an established operation with eight production lines running across two shifts.

Job Details

• Hands-on experience maintaining filling and packaging machinery in cosmetic, personal-care, OTC, pharmaceutical, or similar manufacturing; Norden tube-filler experience preferred.
• Set up production lines and perform equipment changeovers, including removing, installing, and adjusting machine parts for different production runs.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on Norden 602/702 tube-filling equipment running approximately 35 pieces per minute; no PLC or heavy electrical troubleshooting required.
• Perform preventive maintenance, identify worn or damaged components, and determine replacement parts needed to keep filling and packaging equipment operating.
• Clean and sanitize product-contact machine parts during changeovers and maintenance, following cGMP requirements, equipment SOPs, and safety procedures.

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