Tetra Pak VTIS Maintenance Specialist (ASEPTIC - ...

Job Title: Tetra Pak VTIS Maintenance Specialist (ASEPTIC - ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENT)We are seeking a highly experienced Tetra Pak VTIS Maintenance Specialist for a critical, high-priority aseptic processing role. THIS IS NOT A TRAINING ROLE AND IS NOT OPEN TO GENERAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS. TETRA PAK KNOWLEDGE IS REQUIRED TO APPLY. Candidates MUST have worked hands-on with Tetra Pak pasteurization machines, specifically VTIS aseptic processing equipment. If you have not personally maintained, repaired, or troubleshot a Tetra Pak VTIS aseptic pasteurization machine, DO NOT APPLY.This position requires direct, real-world experience working on Tetra Pak VTIS aseptic pasteurization systems in production. General pasteurization, dairy, beverage, or food manufacturing experience without Tetra Pak VTIS exposure does NOT qualify. The Maintenance Specialist must be fully capable of independently operating, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing VTIS units, plate and tubular pasteurizers, steam-based thermal systems, and heat exchangers while maintaining sterile boundaries, aseptic holds, and VTIS sterilization cycles. Tetra Pak VTIS experience is mandatory and non-negotiable.The role involves advanced diagnostics and repairs on pumps, valves, batching systems, homogenizers, evaporators, and thermal control equipment, along with maintaining and troubleshooting AL safe aseptic tanks, including CIP/SIP sequences, pressure regulation, agitation, and sterile air and steam barriers. The specialist will work closely with Automation and Controls teams to resolve PLC-related issues involving temperature regulation, product hold systems, and process instrumentation such as RTDs, flow meters, and pressure transmitters. Preventive and predictive maintenance is expected to be executed at an expert level to maximize up time on critical aseptic equipment.This role demands strict adherence to FDA, PMO, HACCP, and aseptic processing standards, precise documentation of all maintenance activities, and the ability to make sound technical recommendations for continuous improvement. On-call availability is required, as this position supports mission-critical equipment with zero tolerance for prolonged downtime.Qualified candidates MUST have a minimum of five years of experience in aseptic processing or advanced food and beverage manufacturing AND MUST have direct hands-on experience working on Tetra Pak VTIS aseptic pasteurization machines. Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Rockwell PLC systems, the ability to read P//&IDs, wiring diagrams, and control schematics, and strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills are required. Flexibility to work variable schedules, weekends, and on-call shifts is essential.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available. Great benefits are offered.Apply only if you meet the Tetra Pak VTIS requirement.Please send your resume to Yarely Villalpando at yvillalpando(@).Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected VeteransThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:pay transparency policy is available here:temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Created: 2026-04-02