Maintenance Technician

M2 Ingredients; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Paternity Leave

EAP

Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO

Floating Holiday

Sick Leave

Lifemart discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

M2 Ingredients is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production, packaging, and facility equipment running safely and reliably. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance in a GMP environment, collaborating with Operations, Quality, and Production teams.

Applicants should have strong mechanical aptitude and experience with industrial equipment, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and be able to read schematics. Travel between facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supervising Production, Processing, and Packaging Equipment.
• Minimum 2 years industrial maintenance experience.
• Certifications in Technical Field Mechanic, Electric, HVAC, Welding, or Plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production, packaging, and facility equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Support conveyors, pumps, motors, air compressors, boilers, printers, labelers, dehydrators, mills, blenders, chillers, and dock equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

Technical Field Mechanic

Electric/HVAC

Welding

Plumbing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

About M2 Ingredients

M2 Ingredients is a leading organic functional mushroom company dedicated to producing high-quality mushroom ingredients for customers around the world. We are committed to operational excellence, food safety, innovation, and creating a workplace where employees can make a meaningful impact every day.

Our team takes pride in producing quality products while fostering a culture built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Why Join M2 Ingredients?

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a critical role in keeping our operations running efficiently and safely. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of production, packaging, and facility equipment while partnering closely with Operations, Quality, and Production teams.

If you enjoy troubleshooting equipment, solving problems, and making a direct impact on plant performance, this is an opportunity to build your skills in a growing manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production, packaging, and facility equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Support equipment including conveyors, pumps, motors, air compressors, boilers, printers, labelers, dehydrators, mills, blenders, chillers, and dock equipment.
• Complete work orders and document maintenance activities within the maintenance management system.
• Calibrate instruments and maintain required maintenance records.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Partner with Production and Operations teams to identify and implement equipment improvements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following GMP, food safety, and company procedures.
• Support facility projects and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with industrial manufacturing, production, or packaging equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and schematics.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Life & (AD&D) Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Floating Holiday
• Sick Leave
• Health and Wellness Discounts through Lifemart
• Employee discounts on products

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years supervising Production, Processing, and Packaging Equipment.
• Minimum of 2 years industrial maintenance experience required.
• Certificated on at least one of the following Technical Field Mechanic, Electric, HVAC, Welding, or Plumbing.
• Knowledge of 5S and GMPs.
• Experience in Clean rooms environment.
• Computer skills required: Certificate of welding, Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. List others for your Roles (CRM, MRP, ERI, etc.).
• Ability to travel between facilities.
• Ability to travel up to 30 miles.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Trouble-shooting skills in electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Clean rooms environment
• Knowledge of 5S and GMPs

Please note: This position is intended for direct applicants only. No staffing agencies or third-party recruiters.