Maintenance Technician III

Dr. Squatch; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Squatch is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to support our high-volume manufacturing and packaging operation in Brea, California.

This is a senior, on-site role requiring independent troubleshooting of complex equipment and restoration to production with urgency and precision. The ideal candidate has hands-on manufacturing experience, can work with 480V/3-phase power, motors, VFDs, sensors, and automated packaging machinery.

Qualifications

• Not an entry-level maintenance position.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong hands-on electrical and mechanical repair skills across 480V/3-phase power and automated packaging equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and control circuits.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Respond quickly to production downtime and identify root causes.
• Troubleshoot 24VDC to 480VAC systems and motor/controllers.
• Assist Engineering with equipment modifications and automation projects.
• Support commissioning, installation, startup, and validation activities.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives and backlog reduction.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC concepts

VFDs

Diagnostics

Root cause analysis

Schematics reading

Tools

Digital multimeters

PLC interfaces

HMI diagnostics

Electrical schematics

Job description

Why We Exist and What We Do:

At Dr. Squatch ( www.drsquatch.com ), we’re raising the bar on men’s personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We’re on a high-growth, fast-moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work® multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified BCorp in 2023. Weare looking for passionate, talented people who want to join us in our mission to inspire and educate men to be happier and healthier!

About the Role:

Dr. Squatch is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician III to support our high-volume manufacturing and packaging operation in Brea, California.

This is not an entry-level maintenance position. We are looking for a highly skilled industrial maintenance technician who can independently troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment, identify root causes of failures, safely perform electrical and mechanical repairs, and restore equipment to production with urgency and precision.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on manufacturing experience and is comfortable troubleshooting systems that include 480V/3-phase electrical power, motors, VFDs, sensors, controls, conveyors, pneumatic systems, pumps, process equipment, and automated packaging machinery.

You will serve as one of the senior technical resources on the maintenance team, support less-experienced technicians, contribute to preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and help eliminate recurring equipment failures. Candidates should expect to complete a practical technical skills assessment as part of the selection process.

This is a full-time, onsite role with company benefits based in Brea, CA. This role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. This will be for 2nd or 3rd shift schedule.

The anticipated compensation range for this role is $30 - $40 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.

What You'll Do:

• Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair
  • Independently diagnose and repair complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related equipment failures.
  • Respond rapidly to production equipment downtime and systematically troubleshoot to identify the true root cause of failure.
  • Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems including 24VDC control circuits, 120VAC control systems, 208/240VAC equipment, and 480VAC three-phase systems.
  • Troubleshoot motors and motor starters, VFDs, relays and contactors, photoelectric and proximity sensors, limit switches, solenoids, power supplies, breakers and fuses, and safety circuits and interlocks.
  • Use digital multimeters and other diagnostic instruments safely and effectively.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, OEM manuals, and equipment documentation.
  • Troubleshoot automated manufacturing and packaging equipment involving conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, sensors, actuators, pumps, and control systems.
  • Diagnose issues logically rather than relying solely on component replacement or trial-and-error.
  • Perform repairs that restore equipment safely while preventing repeat failures.
• Controls & Automation
  • Troubleshoot equipment controlled by PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and automated control systems.
  • Use PLC interfaces and diagnostic information to identify input/output, sensor, sequence, and equipment faults.
  • Understand PLC logic well enough to determine whether an issue originates from field devices, electrical circuits, mechanical systems, or control logic.
  • Troubleshoot failed sensors, switches, actuators, solenoids, relays, motors, drives, and control devices.
  • Assist Engineering and outside integrators with equipment modifications, controls improvements, and automation projects.
  • Support equipment commissioning, installation, startup, and validation activities.
  • PLC programming experience is preferred but not required; strong controls troubleshooting capability is.
• Mechanical Maintenance
  • Troubleshoot and repair bearings, gearboxes, motors, shafts, couplings, chains and sprockets, belts and pulleys, pumps, valves, conveyors, pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic components, process equipment, and packaging equipment.
  • Perform equipment alignment, adjustment, tensioning, lubrication, replacement, and precision installation.
  • Identify abnormal conditions including excessive vibration, heat, noise, wear, misalignment, and improper operation.
  • Perform mechanical repairs using appropriate hand tools, power tools, precision measuring tools, and maintenance equipment.
  • Support fabrication, modification, welding, or equipment improvement activities when qualified.
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
  • Execute scheduled preventive maintenance thoroughly and on time.
  • Inspect equipment for signs of deterioration and identify issues before they result in unplanned downtime.
  • Provide detailed PM findings and recommend corrective actions.
  • Help improve PM procedures based on equipment failure history and actual machine condition.
  • Identify opportunities to move from reactive repair toward preventive and predictive maintenance.
  • Support lubrication, inspection, condition-monitoring, and equipment-life-extension programs.
  • Participate in critical spare-parts identification and provide recommendations based on failure history.
  • Support maintenance planning and backlog reduction.
• Root Cause & Reliability
  • Participate in and lead troubleshooting efforts for significant or recurring equipment failures.
  • Use structured problem-solving techniques including 5 Why, fault isolation, failure-mode analysis, and root-cause analysis.
  • Move beyond repairing symptoms to identify the underlying cause of recurring failures.
  • Recommend permanent corrective actions, including mechanical, electrical, controls, or process improvements.
  • Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Safety to improve overall equipment reliability.
  • Identify equipment weaknesses and recommend improvements that increase reliability, throughput, safety, maintainability, equipment life, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Production Support
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns with appropriate urgency while maintaining safe work practices.
  • Clearly