Maintenance Technician

Now hiring for a Maintenance Technician
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Pay Rate: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour
Schedule: 1st shift

Grease, Grit, and Good Pay—Sound Like Your Kind of Job?

Looking for Maintenance Technician jobs in Santa Fe Springs where your technical skills keep equipment operating at its best? This opportunity allows you to troubleshoot problems, perform repairs, and help maintain the systems that keep production moving safely and efficiently.

This opportunity is based on a Maintenance Technician career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Provide preventative maintenance for all company tools, equipment, trucks, carts, forklifts, and facilities.
• Read equipment literature and provide troubleshooting.
• Search for replacement parts, order through the office, and replace them when received.
• Participate in mechanical assembly process of production when necessary.
• Keep work areas organized, safe, and clean.
• Troubleshoot tools and equipment mechanically and electrically and execute appropriate action.
• Perform facilities repairs and maintenance as directed

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, vocational training, or industrial maintenance certification preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic equipment.
• Ability to read technical manuals, diagrams, blueprints, or equipment documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality workmanship, and preventative maintenance practices.
• At least 2-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance or mechanical equipment maintenance.
• Ability to successfully read and understand schematics for various types of equipment.
• Must own all hand tools.
• Must fully understand and adhere to maintenance, safety, and quality processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, facilities maintenance, or a related technical environment is preferred.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance programs and responding to equipment breakdowns is beneficial.
• Knowledge of PLCs, electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, or fabrication is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate strong troubleshooting abilities, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement are well positioned for success as a Maintenance Technician.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work in a variety of industrial environments throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift equipment, tools, and replacement parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around moving machinery while following established safety procedures.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools, perform repairs, and inspect equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Workplace committed to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

“Great communication and great attitudes.” – Tony, Maintenance Technician

What You Will Do

As a Maintenance Technician you will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, machinery, and facility systems to support safe and efficient operations. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose equipment issues, replace worn components, document completed work, and work closely with production and operations teams to minimize downtime while maintaining quality and safety standards.

A Maintenance Technician combines technical knowledge and practical experience to maintain equipment that supports manufacturing, distribution, and facility operations. The position requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment concerns efficiently.

Strong Maintenance Technician candidates understand the importance of preventative maintenance, equipment reliability, and workplace safety. They help improve operational efficiency by keeping machinery functioning properly and minimizing unexpected interruptions.

This career is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with machinery, learning new technologies, and applying technical skills to real-world challenges.