Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of manufacturing equipment and plant utilities. The Maintenance Technician will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues, and support continuous production while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and preventive maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, and facility systems to minimize downtime.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems in a manufacturing environment.
  • Diagnose, program, and troubleshoot PLCs and related control systems; collaborate with electricians and controls engineers on complex issues.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform timely corrective repairs to restore production operations.
  • Interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to guide repair and installation work.
  • Install, commission, and calibrate new equipment and retrofit existing machines as needed.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, complete work orders, and report equipment status to supervision.
  • Conduct safety inspections, follow lockout/tagout procedures, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory safety standards.
  • Manage spare parts inventory, recommend parts replacement, and work with purchasing to procure critical components.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including hands-on mechanical and electrical repairs.
  • Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills; able to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Proven ability to diagnose complex equipment issues and implement effective repairs under time constraints.
  • Knowledge of lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E, and general industrial safety practices; OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
  • Capable of using hand and power tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment; computer skills for maintenance management systems.
  • Willingness to work flexible shifts, overtime, and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production, engineering, and vendors.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • You must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.
  • This is a new role.
  • Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Los Angeles, CA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Los Angeles, CA currently run a median of $42/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $30–$58/hr across 74 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 Los Angeles, CA

We're tracking 103 other active welding openings in Los Angeles, CA right now, from 63 different employers. 45 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 650 other active welding openings from 314 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Los Angeles, or widen the search to California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Honeywell Aerospace (16), and Aerotek (13). 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 Santa Ana at $53/hr, Redondo Beach at $51/hr, and Long Beach at $42/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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