Manufacturing Technician

Maintenance Technician

Chemical Guys is more than a brand, it's a lifestyle with a worldwide following. Driven by adventure, a passion for shine, and a love for the road ahead, we welcome all who share this passion to become part of our family.

When we started, we decided to wipe the slate clean and start off fresh with the simple idea to make the best quality chemicals manufactured right here in California to the highest quality standard. Over the years, we have grown into so much more: a huge library of detailing knowledge, a benchmark in the industry, group of friends with one common passion.

Today, Chemical Guys has become a true omnichannel leader in automotive appearance industry with a massive social media following and product distribution around the World. But we know this is still just the beginning as we want to win in the long run, drive innovation, and refine the industry while having fun and smiling along with you. So, grab a wash mitt, some soap, put a smile on your face, and don't look back it's going to be an unforgettable ride!

Summary of Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities that support equipment uptime, reliability, and safe manufacturing operations. This role serves as the hands-on execution arm of the maintenance organization, supporting the Maintenance Manager through equipment troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, and downtime reduction initiatives.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and repair of production equipment, filling lines, packaging systems, conveyors, utilities, and facility systems.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules and document completion in CMMS.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related failures.
• Support equipment startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and line adjustments.
• Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Complete work orders accurately and maintain equipment history records.
• Support spare parts organization, inventory counts, and critical parts identification.
• Ensure compliance with LOTO, OSHA, GMP, and company safety requirements.
• Partner with Production and Maintenance leadership to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Inspect equipment regularly to identify wear, deterioration, or failure risks before they impact production.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and production assets.
• Maintain maintenance tools, shop organization, and housekeeping standards.
• Support contractor activities and external service providers during maintenance projects.
• Participate in reliability improvement initiatives focused on uptime, MTTR, and MTBF improvements.
• Escalate recurring equipment issues and recommend long-term corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment performance and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, parts usage records, and downtime documentation.
• Provide technical support during production emergencies and critical downtime events.

Key Success Metrics

• PM compliance
• Work order completion rate
• MTTR improvement
• Downtime reduction support
• Safety performance
• Equipment uptime contribution

Manufacturing

Compensation: $32 - $38/hr

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Fontana

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, voluntary Life and Disability insurance, FSA, PTO + 5 sick days, paid holidays & employee discount.

Chemical Guys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability status.