Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician 3

Pay: $30-$38

Shift: 11am - 7:30pm M-F

Location: Carlsbad

Description

The Maintenance Mechanic III is a expert-level role responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing and packaging equipment in a regulated nutraceutical environment. This position requires advanced mechanical skills, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work independently while supporting production goals and safety standards.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on high-speed encapsulation, tableting, and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues using schematics, manuals, and diagnostic tools.
• Coordinate installation and startup of new equipment, ensuring performance standards are met.
• Train and guide other mechanics and contractors as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with SOPs and cGMP guidelines.
• Support equipment upgrades and process improvements.
• Collaborate with OEMs for technical support and cost-effective solutions.

Skills & Qualifications

1. Advanced Mechanical Troubleshooting

- Ability to diagnose and repair high-speed encapsulation, tableting, and packaging equipment.

- Strong understanding of mechanical systems and components.

2. Electrical and PLC Knowledge

- Experience with PLCs, electrical control devices, and instrumentation.

- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot control systems.

3. Preventive Maintenance and Documentation

- Skilled in performing and documenting preventive and corrective maintenance.

- Familiarity with cGMP and SOP compliance in regulated environments.

4. Equipment Installation and Process Improvement

- Experience installing, testing, and optimizing new equipment.

- Ability to recommend and implement upgrades or process improvements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.