Maintenance Technician

Job Title: 1st Shift Maintenance Mechanic/Welder

Job Description

This role focuses on performing mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and maintenance on industrial equipment within a cabinet manufacturing environment. The technician ensures production lines run efficiently by diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and carrying out preventive maintenance on machinery and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on industrial equipment to minimize downtime and maintain consistent production.

• Diagnose and repair issues involving mechanical components such as gears, pneumatic systems, and related machine parts.

• Conduct electrical maintenance, including inspection, adjustment, and repair of electrical components and systems.

• Carry out preventive maintenance activities on production machinery to reduce unplanned breakdowns and extend equipment life.

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems to identify faults and support efficient machine operation.

• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used in accordance with site procedures.

• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize work orders and support continuous improvement of equipment performance.

• Follow safety procedures and best practices while working on mechanical and electrical systems in an industrial environment.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience performing mechanical troubleshooting on industrial machinery.

• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Knowledge of mechanical systems including gears, moving parts, and general machine components.

• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and the ability to diagnose and repair pneumatic components.

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.

• Experience with PLC troubleshooting to support equipment diagnostics.

• Background in manufacturing, with exposure to production line equipment.

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and understand technical information related to equipment.

• Electrical aptitude with a solid understanding of basic electrical principles and components.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a cabinet manufacturing or similar production environment.

• Familiarity with long, continuous production lines and associated maintenance needs.

• Ability to work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting.

• Ability to manage multiple maintenance tasks and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable manufacturing operation where you can apply and grow your mechanical and electrical maintenance expertise on modern industrial equipment. You will work in an environment that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to expand your technical skills in areas such as pneumatics and PLC troubleshooting. The role offers the chance to contribute directly to efficient production processes and to be part of a team that keeps critical equipment running smoothly.

Work Environment

The position is based in a cabinet manufacturing facility featuring long production lines dedicated to the cabinet-making process. The work involves operating within an industrial environment around machinery, gears, and pneumatic and electrical systems. You will spend significant time on or near production lines, performing hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment throughout the facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anaheim, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $37.00/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 Anaheim,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.