Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Technician

Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift
Hire Path: Temp-to-Hire via Star Staffing
Industry: Medical Manufacturing

About the Role

Step into a pivotal position that keeps a medical manufacturing operation running smoothly and safely. As the Equipment Reliability Technician, you’ll perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and implement improvements that reduce downtime and enhance quality across production lines.

A Day in the Life

• Start your shift by reviewing the preventive maintenance calendar, prioritizing tasks, and documenting completed work.
• Inspect and service equipment, focusing on hydraulic and electrical systems to ensure stable operation.
• Troubleshoot unexpected issues, determine root causes, and carry out effective repairs.
• Maintain and organize the parts inventory so needed components and supplies are on hand.
• Safely operate hand and power tools while fabricating or modifying parts to enhance machine performance.
• Recommend and implement improvements that elevate equipment throughput, quality, and overall efficiency.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and ISO protocols, contributing to a strong safety culture.
• Partner with production, quality, and engineering teams, communicating clearly and professionally.
• Use basic computer applications, including Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft Office, to track tasks and collaborate.
• Tackle additional duties as needed to support the operation.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance mechanic experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Solid knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems, including safe work practices.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Comfort with both metric and standard tools and fasteners.
• Sharp troubleshooting instincts and practical problem-solving abilities.
• Clear, professional communication skills and team-first mindset.
• Working knowledge of computers and common software (Outlook, Teams, Microsoft Office).
• Ability to shift priorities quickly and respond to changing production needs.
• Spanish bilingual ability is a plus.
• Experience with electronics or ISO environments is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking throughout most of the day.
• Frequent bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching around machinery.
• Regularly lifting and moving up to 50 lbs.
• Working safely around typical manufacturing and machine shop hazards.
• Comfortable using a computer as part of the job.

If you want to make a measurable impact on uptime and quality in a mission-driven medical manufacturing environment, this temp-to-hire opportunity in Santa Rosa is for you.