Job Description

Overview

The Maintenance Technician position is a customer support role focused on repairing and maintaining various machinery, tools, and equipment across facilities. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to work autonomously, and a strong emphasis on safety and urgency.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate effectively and document repair work, write reports, and create documents.
  • Work collaboratively with diverse internal and external teams.
  • Be flexible with hours and schedules based on business needs.
  • Maintain a safety-first mentality and adhere to high-quality standards.
  • Demonstrate a positive mindset and proactively address issues.
  • Repair or replace defective equipment using hand and power tools.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure machinery operates efficiently.
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective actions.
  • Assemble, install, and repair wiring, electrical components, and plumbing.
  • Train and lead others in the department to meet objectives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of hands-on repair experience with electrical and mechanical systems on machinery.
  • Experience with hydraulic systems for repair and maintenance.
  • Experience with mechanical machine alignment checks and adjustments.
  • Education or training in electronics and electrical systems is desirable.
  • Forklift license is required.
  • CNC machine repair experience and gantry mill repair experience are a plus.
  • Familiarity with Fanuc, Mazak, Siemens CNC controllers, PLC controllers, and servo systems.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with electrical and mechanical metal cutting equipment.

How this job compares in Anaheim, CA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Anaheim, CA currently run a median of $23/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $20–$27/hr across 10 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Anaheim, CA

We're tracking 13 other active welding openings in Anaheim, CA right now, from 10 different employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 627 other active welding openings from 305 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Anaheim, or widen the search to California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (31), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $51/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Long Beach at $40/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Anaheim, CA

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