Maintenance Mechanic
US$68,000 – US$77,000 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Sr. Maintenance Mechanic”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Management level
- People management
| Base salary | US$68,000 – US$77,000 / yr |
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CertificationsElectrical Maintenance Technician Certification, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician, AWS D1.1
Location: Vista, CA
Salary: $68,000 - $77,000
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
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Function Statements:
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Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance on production equipment used in softgel, liquid, and gummy manufacturing.
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Diagnose and repair electrical systems including motors, sensors, wiring, switches, and control panels.
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Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical systems such as conveyors, pumps, mixers, and filling machines.
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Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, compressors, and regulators.
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Work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to identify and resolve control system issues; assist with basic programming and troubleshooting.
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Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and mechanical drawings to support equipment troubleshooting and repair.
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Support the installation, relocation, and modification of new or existing equipment.
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Accurately document maintenance activities using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as Fiix.
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Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety policies, and regulatory requirements.
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Identify and recommend process improvements to increase reliability, safety, and equipment performance.
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Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior maintenance technicians.
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Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.