Manufacturing Maintenance Technician – Troubleshooter

Fairway Staffing Solutions; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergencyMD is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our manufacturing team responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment essential to production and packaging.

You will work on mechanical and electrical systems, perform preventive maintenance, read technical manuals, and keep accurate maintenance records while ensuring GMP and food safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing maintenance or equivalent.
• Solid mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Flexible to work weekends/holidays as required.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures.
• Repair and replace defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance across production schedules and shifts as needed.
• Conduct facility maintenance including minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and blueprints for accurate repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records: work orders, parts inventory, and service logs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, GMP, and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Monitor equipment performance and propose reliability improvements.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Problem solving

Team player

Self-motivated

Spanish preferred

HVAC knowledge

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Specialized equipment

Job description

Job description:

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic with a strong background in manufacturing to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment critical to production and packaging operations. This role requires solid mechanical and electrical knowledge, a commitment to safety standards, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures.
• Repair and replace defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance based on production schedules, including support across different shifts as needed.
• Conduct facility maintenance, including minor plumbing, electrical repairs, and general building upkeep.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints to complete accurate repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including work orders, parts inventory, and service logs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, GMP, and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to increase reliability and productivity.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative.
• Flexible to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Reliable with strong attendance record.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• HVAC knowledge is a plus.

Schedule:

• Sunday - Saturday
• 1st Shift and 2nd shift
• Salary $24 - $27 DOE