Operations Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift | 3pm - 11pm PST)

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on manufacturing and support equipment, including manual fixtures, PCBA test equipment, automation equipment, label printers, and other operational assets.
• Respond to day-to-day equipment issues and line-down events by troubleshooting, repairing, or escalating problems to restore operations safely and efficiently.
• Inspect equipment for wear, damage, or abnormal operation and take appropriate corrective action to reduce downtime and prevent recurrence.
• Auxiliary equipment change parts, adjustments, setup verification, and functional checks to ensure readiness for production use.
• Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and help implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Follow approved procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements when performing maintenance activities in production areas.

Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Execute preventive maintenance tasks on time and in accordance with equipment procedures, manufacturer recommendations, and site requirements.
• Complete routine inspections, functional checks, basic calibrations, and replacement of wear components as required to maintain equipment performance.
• Maintain tools, spare parts, and maintenance materials needed to support timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Document completed work accurately in maintenance logs, work orders, or CMMS systems to support equipment history and traceability.
• Identify opportunities to improve PM effectiveness, equipment uptime, and maintenance efficiency through feedback and continuous improvement.
• Support compliance with FDA Quality Management System Regulation, ISO 13485, and internal quality requirements applicable to equipment maintenance and servicing.
• Assist with maintenance-related investigations, nonconformances, CAPAs, and audit requests by providing accurate records and technical input.
• Maintain equipment identification, status labeling, and service history records to support traceability, inspection readiness, and controlled operations.

Cross-Functional Support & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Facilities teams to coordinate maintenance activities with minimal disruption to production.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering in the installation, qualification, and validation of equipment, including execution support for IQ/OQ/PQ activities in accordance with approved protocols and procedures.
• Place purchase requisitions for spare parts, maintenance supplies, and engineering support project needs to help ensure timely execution of maintenance and equipment-related activities.
• Assist with installation, qualification, movement, or decommissioning of equipment as directed and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Communicate equipment status, unresolved issues, and maintenance needs clearly during shift handoffs and with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring issues, recommending practical solutions, and helping standardize maintenance practices.

Safety & Work Practices

• Follow all applicable Environmental Health & Safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, PPE, electrical safety, and safe use of tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure equipment is returned to safe operating condition after maintenance activities are completed.
• Escalate safety, quality, or compliance concerns promptly and stop work when conditions could affect product quality or personnel safety.
• Participate in required training and maintain qualifications needed to perform maintenance tasks in a regulated manufacturing environment.