Lead Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance Technician

San Diego, CA 92121 - 1st Shift - $22 to $35/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform necessary maintenance and service tasks to ensure optimal equipment functionality.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers and vendors for troubleshooting support and sourcing replacement parts.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, and conduct tests and adjustments on a variety of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric equipment.
• Perform maintenance on Vertical and Horizontal CNC machines, utilizing troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Communicate findings and status of work to management.
• Work efficiently, prioritizing tasks to maintain production uptime.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance on all equipment as required.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Organize parts storage and tool storage efficiently.
• Ensure regular and dependable attendance.

Essential Skills

• Electrical maintenance technician skills.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and equipment manuals.
• Experience in preventive maintenance and industrial repair.
• 3+ years of general maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to rapidly troubleshoot and diagnose problems.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Curiosity about machines and a mechanical mindset.

Why Work Here?

• Join an organization with a dynamic global reach, offering diverse career opportunities and the ability to make an impact daily. We are a high-performance electrical company with a rich history and a robust portfolio of product brands. We are committed to strengthening the communities where our employees live and work, supporting their philanthropic activities. Our core valuesinnovation, integrity, customer focus, respect, teamwork, optimism, and accountabilityshape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and customers. Enjoy benefits designed to support the lives of our employees.

Work Environment

• The role is based in a machine shop environment, operating from Monday to Friday, 6am to 2:30pm, with very little overtime required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA 92121.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA 92121.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.