Job Description

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Maintenance Mechanic (Process Maintenance)**

Location: Vacaville, CA

Pay Rate: $40 – $44.95/hr (W2)

Shift Options (Day Shift):

• Front Half: Sunday – Wednesday (Wednesday follows 3-4-3 rotation)
• Back Half: Wednesday – Saturday (Wednesday follows 3-4-3 rotation)

About the Role

Our client is a global leader in life sciences, operating across five continents. The organization thrives on innovation driven by talented individuals working collaboratively to create impactful solutions.

The Process Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maximizing equipment uptime by performing preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring smooth manufacturing operations in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on equipment including valves, centrifuges, pumps, autoclaves, washers, tanks, and piping systems
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure equipment reliability
• Maintain accurate, detail-oriented documentation to support Right-First-Time operations
• Troubleshoot and escalate equipment/process issues as needed
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, SOPs, and manufacturing documentation standards
• Complete work orders and tasks within defined timelines
• Safely operate tools, shop equipment, and perform fieldwork
• Utilize systems such as CMMS, intranet tools, and standard office applications
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Technology teams
• Support equipment start-up and validation activities
• Collect and organize technical data from vendors and internal teams
• Assist with spare parts identification, procurement, and inventory management
• Train and mentor other mechanics
• Read and interpret Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safety policies
• Perform confined space entry and work at heights as required
• Rebuild pumps, valves, seals, and mechanical assemblies
• Conduct safety inspections of rigging and fall protection equipment

Key Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5–6 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience
• Strong understanding of process maintenance systems and equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (with reasonable accommodation)
• Valid driver’s license

You should be proficient in:

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• HVAC Troubleshooting
• High Voltage Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Machine Safety Inspections