Maintenance Technician in Vista

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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 facility’s 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

• 2–5 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
• 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

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