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Maintenance Engineer

AtWork Personnel

San Diego, CA 92154 • $20.00 to $24.00 / hr • 10/16/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: 1st shift & 2nd shift

Position Summary

The Maintenance in Packaging position is responsible for troubleshooting, identifying problems, repairing and maintaining packaging equipment, and ensuring equipment is operating under optimal conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, identify problems, and repair machines.
  • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, make adjustments, and ensure equipment is released in optimal operating condition.
  • Evaluate equipment quality and performance.
  • Review equipment pricing for parts and spare parts.
  • Work with electrical systems, electrical diagrams, pneumatic systems, electro/solenoid valves, gearbox service, and tabulator.
  • Operate calipers, weld gauges, tape measures, and other welding tools.
  • Work with automated control systems.
  • Respond to and complete maintenance requests and track work orders.
  • Avoid prolonged shutdowns for corrective maintenance.
  • Support new projects and installations.
  • Implement and promote the proper use of equipment.
  • Comply with safety and hygiene standards.
  • Possess proficiency and excellence as a Maintenance Operator I for a minimum of 4 years.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

  • Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Must be able to work any shift and extended hours.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a maintenance position or related field.
  • Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and/or equivalent education or related field preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish are required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
  • Regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicle traffic, a wide range of temperatures, and noise levels.