Lead maintenance technician in Chula Vista

Date Posted: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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Job Description

Position Overview:

As the Lead Maintenance Technician, you’ll oversee maintenance operations in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment. You’ll ensure the reliability and performance of automated systems, mentor maintenance staff, and play a key role in continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and coordinate maintenance activities across production lines.

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated machinery and equipment.

  • Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

  • Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize efficiency.

  • Provide technical training and support to maintenance team members.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a maintenance lead or senior technician role within a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong knowledge of automated systems, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems.

  • Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Pay: $36 – $44 per hour (based on experience)

  • Schedule: Monday – Friday (no weekends)

  • Benefits: Full health benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, and 8 paid holidays

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.