Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Equipment Maintenance Technician Job Description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the optimal operation of industrial equipment, performing mechanical adjustments, preventive and corrective maintenance, and complying with industrial safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment.

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures.

• Conduct mechanical adjustments to optimize equipment performance.

• Ensure compliance with industrial safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

• Operate forklifts as needed for maintenance tasks.

• Record and document maintenance activities in the management system (MaintainX or other CMMS).

• Participate in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.

• Monitor equipment performance indicators and propose improvements.

• Conduct periodic inspections to minimize downtime.

• Create and update preventive maintenance (PM) documents and equipment operation instructions based on performance data.

• Maintain and manage critical spare parts inventory for machines.

• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers (ME) and Design Engineers.

• Align work with company goals and objectives.

• Keep the work area clean and organized, following 5S principles.

• Availability to work weekends as needed.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance while diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures on industrial machinery.

• Strong knowledge and enforcement of workplace safety protocols, specifically Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

• Practical experience with mechanical adjustments and forklift operation for maintenance tasks.

• Ability to write and update preventive maintenance (PM) instructions, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation based on performance data.

• Proficiency in 5S methodology to maintain clean work areas, along with the flexibility to work weekend hours as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience utilizing MaintainX or similar Computerized Maintenance Management Systems for task tracking and logging.

• Prior maintenance experience within electric vehicle (EV), automotive, or advanced manufacturing environments.

• Demonstrated background working alongside Manufacturing Engineers (MEs) and Design Engineers during equipment installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects.

• Experience overseeing and managing critical spare parts inventory to minimize downtime.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values collaboration and innovation in a clean, advanced manufacturing environment. Experience the dynamic field of electric vehicle production with opportunities for growth and learning.

Work Environment

Work in a large, very clean manufacturing environment with shifts available as follows: 1st shift from 7:00am to 4:30pm, Mon-Fri, and 2nd shift from 4pm to 1:00am, Mon-Fri. Dress code follows safety and industrial standards.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $40.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Garden Grove,CA.

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.