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Expert Staffing West

Maintenance Technician

Expert Staffing West, Vista, California, United States, 92081

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Position:

Maintenance Technician Location:

Vista, CA Pay:

$28.00$32.00 per hour Shift:

2nd Shift Weekends

Thursday to Sunday, 5:00 PM to 3:30 AM Bonus:

HVAC experience is a strong plus Position Summary

Expert Staffing West is seeking an experienced

Maintenance Technician

to support equipment reliability, product quality, and food safety at an industrial food manufacturing facility. This

hands-on role

is essential to maintaining the performance and safety of key production equipment and facility systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical background, excellent troubleshooting ability, and experience working in regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of industrial food production and packaging equipment, including: Pumps, motors, conveyors, low-pressure boilers, air compressors, chillers, dehydrators, mills, blenders, labelers, heat sealers, blowers, warehouse dock doors, and carts Diagnose and resolve issues across

mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems Perform

preventive maintenance

and

routine inspections

in line with established schedules Calibrate

and maintain instruments such as: Temperature gauges, thermocouples, pressure gauges, flowmeters, and scales , following the facilitys calibration plan Use a

web-based Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

to document maintenance activity and close out work orders Communicate technical findings

clearly with operations, quality, engineering, and leadership teams Assist with the

design, fabrication, or assembly

of mechanical components for equipment improvements or modifications Maintain

compliance

with all applicable

GFSI, HACCP, and GMP standards Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support

continuous improvement projects Maintain a

clean, organized, and safe work environment Support emergency repairs

or unplanned maintenance needs;

overtime may be required Welding experience is beneficial Requirements

25 years

of maintenance experience in a

food manufacturing, industrial, or regulated production environment Proven

hands-on troubleshooting skills

in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems Familiarity with

GFSI, HACCP, and GMP

practices is strongly preferred Experience with

low-pressure boilers, chillers, and packaging line equipment

is highly desirable HVAC experience is a strong advantage Basic computer skills, including experience with

Microsoft Office

and

maintenance tracking systems (CMMS) High school diploma or GED required;

trade school certification or engineering coursework

is a plus Ability to lift up to

50 lbs

and perform physically demanding tasks