Maintenance Technician Lead

• Huntington Beach

SUMMARY

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing daily maintenance operations, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring equipment reliability in a manufacturing environment. This role performs advanced troubleshooting, supports preventive maintenance programs, and provides technical guidance to maintenance personnel while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.


ABOUT US

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry's most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement *

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshooting equipment
• Troubleshooting hydraulic systems
• Troubleshooting vacuum systems and compressors
• Routine lubrication of equipment
• Ordering maintenance supplies/ parts
• Following preventative maintenance program for equipment & facility
• Assisting with equipment installations
• Operation of forklift and manlift
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment
• May perform fabrication tasks as required
• Other duties as assigned

LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to maintenance team members
• Assist in prioritizing and coordinating maintenance tasks
• Support troubleshooting of complex equipment issues
• Help ensure preventative maintenance schedules are followed
• Communicate maintenance issues and equipment status to management
• Assist with training and onboarding of new maintenance technicians
• Promote and reinforce safe work practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Mechanical maintenance experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Electrical maintenance experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or other status as defined by U.S. regulations).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Solid knowledge of OSHA workplace safety standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and team coordination skills.
• Experience is working high volume fast-paced environment
• Forklift certification is preferred (available on-site).
• Solid understanding of preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of CNC machines
• Experience working with hydraulic presses
• Experience working with autoclaves and hydroclaves.
• Experience working in manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with employees from diverse backgrounds

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No travel required for this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.