Ophthalmic Manufacturing & Automation Technician

Halma p.l.c; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Surgistar in Vista, CA is seeking a Manufacturing & Maintenance Technician to set up, operate and maintain production equipment, and support automation in a fast-paced medical device environment.

You will calibrate machines, monitor quality, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults, program PLCs and HMI components, manage material handling, and document maintenance activities. A minimum of 2 years in manufacturing and fluent English are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical qualifications are a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
• Industrial maintenance with mechanical and electrical skills.
• Automation certificates are a plus.
• Must speak/write English.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical/mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and operate production machinery according to SOPs.
• Monitor quality and inspect products to meet standards.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults.
• Program PLCs and configure HMI components.
• Load materials and prepare products for packaging.
• Document maintenance activities and downtime.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and PPE usage.
• Support facility maintenance and IT needs in Vista.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

English proficiency

Schematic reading

PLC & HMI programming

Quality focus

Problem solving

Maintenance culture

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma or certifications

Tools

Multimeters

Schematic drawings

Automation software

Fault diagnostics

Job description

Surgistar in Vista, CA is seeking a Manufacturing & Maintenance Technician to set up, operate and maintain production equipment, and support automation in a fast-paced medical device environment.

You will calibrate machines, monitor quality, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults, program PLCs and HMI components, manage material handling, and document maintenance activities. A minimum of 2 years in manufacturing and fluent English are required.