Sr. Maintenance Mechanic

Nordic Naturals; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordic Naturals in Vista, CA seeks a Sr. Maintenance Technician to maintain and improve production and facility equipment, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems.

You will troubleshoot, mentor junior technicians, support process improvements, and ensure GMP and safety standards while coordinating with production, engineering, and quality teams to minimize downtime and boost performance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a team leader capacity.
• Able to lead and interact with groups at all levels independently.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels of organization in a timely and efficient manner.
• Able to work three shift rotation (If required or in case of emergency).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance on production equipment used in softgel, liquid, and gummy manufacturing.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems including motors, sensors, wiring, switches, and control panels.
• Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical systems such as conveyors, pumps, mixers, and filling machines.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, compressors, and regulators.
• Work with PLCs to identify and resolve control system issues; assist with basic programming and troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and drawings to support troubleshooting and repair.
• Help install, relocate, and modify equipment as needed.
• Document maintenance activities using Fiix CMMS and ensure GMP and safety compliance.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase reliability and safety.
• Mentor junior maintenance technicians and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Fiix CMMS

Job description

Location: Vista, CA

Salary: $68,000 - $77,000

About Nordic Naturals

At Nordic Naturals, we take pride in crafting foundational nutrients to help people all over the world live healthy lives. Our mission is to give people, pets, and families the highest-quality nutrients possible to be well and support optimal health. This seemingly simple mission of global health relies on a dedicated team of motivated employees who share our passion for nutrition and wellness. Join us and discover how rewarding it can be to make a living while contributing to a truly great cause.

At Nordic Naturals, we take pride in crafting foundational nutrients to help people all over the world live healthy lives. Our mission is to give people, pets, and families the highest-quality nutrients possible to be well and support optimal health. This seemingly simple mission of global health relies on a dedicated team of motivated employees who share our passion for nutrition and wellness. Join us and discover how rewarding it can be to make a living while contributing to a truly great cause.

Position Summary

The Sr. Maintenance Technician plays a key role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving production and facility equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role requires hands-on expertise with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs). In addition to performing advanced technical work, the Senior Technician supports process improvements, mentors junior team members, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and enhance manufacturing performance.

Essential Functions & Core Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance on production equipment used in softgel, liquid, and gummy manufacturing.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems including motors, sensors, wiring, switches, and control panels.
• Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical systems such as conveyors, pumps, mixers, and filling machines.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, compressors, and regulators.
• Work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to identify and resolve control system issues; assist with basic programming and troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and mechanical drawings to support equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Support the installation, relocation, and modification of new or existing equipment.
• Accurately document maintenance activities using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as Fiix.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase reliability, safety, and equipment performance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior maintenance technicians.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in identifying and managing critical spare parts inventories.
• Lead scheduling and execution of maintenance work orders for instrumentation to achieve site and maintenance objectives.
• Assist in covering production OT on weekends before and after shifts.
• Coordinate the overall quality of the work team and demonstrate understanding of quality standards.
• Foster a collaborative work environment by leading in problem solving within the team and across functional areas- examples would include engaging the work team in discussions about new equipment with Engineering & Maintenance.
• FIIX review of work orders.
• Daily follow-up to ensure work orders are closed per the agreed process.
• Assignment of work orders.
• Completion of quote process and parts requisition through agreed process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Position Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a team leader capacity.
• Able to lead and interact with groups at all levels independently.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels of organization in a timely and efficient manner.
• Able to work three shift rotation (If required or in case of emergency).

Competency Statements

• Positive - Ability