Maintenance Technician, 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician – 1st ShiftPrideStaff San Diego is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join a great manufacturing client. This is a temporary to direct opportunity and pays up to $30.00 per hour DOE and upon going permanent, our client has outstanding health benefits!If you have 3+ years of experience in Mechanical, Electrical and/or Industrial Maintenance and qualify per the below, then apply with your updated resume today!Job OverviewIn this role, the maintenance technician repairs and maintains the operating condition of electrical, mechanical, laser, hydraulic, pneumatic, and optical manufacturing equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to, performing equipment modifications, maintaining spare parts inventory, authorizing work on equipment needed from outside services, and performing scheduled preventive maintenance.RequirementsThree years of experience in Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Industrial Maintenance required (recent experience preferred)Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, laser, hydraulic, pneumatic, and optical equipment and safety policiesKnowledge and ability to perform Machine Shop functions – Mill, Lathe, Surface GrinderMust have good communication skills, both written and spokenKnowledgeable of MS Word and ExcelTeam playerExcellent work ethics, including punctualityAble and willing to learn the client's processes and proceduresAA/AS Diploma, Trade School or Equivalent applicable experienceMust be able to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basisReliable transportation to Poway.Duties and ResponsibilitiesActively participates in improving facility safetyMinimizes equipment downtime to facilitate maximum manufacturing productivityDocuments Preventative MaintenancePerforms equipment Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures. Provides input to improve PM procedure effectivenessIdentifies and procures equipment spare parts to maintain spare parts inventoryTroubleshoot and repair all types of equipment failures.Implements maintenance plan changes to prevent recurrenceReleases new or modified equipment to manufacturing per validation instructionsCommunicates observations and recommendations to stakeholdersAble and willing to work overtime on other days than scheduled per business needsPerforms other duties as required by Maintenance Supervisor.Physical RequirementsMust be able to lift 50 poundsModerate to heavy physical effort requiredRegularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, push/pull, and walk about the facility.Work EnvironmentWork performed in both a manufacturing and office environmentExposure to metals, lubricants, solvents, electrolytes and other hazardous materialsAt times may be exposed to high noise levelsAble and willing to wear client t-shirt onsiteSafety glasses and safety shoes are required and other personal safety equipment required as required depending on task. (Including but not limited to full-face shield, apron, arm guards, rubber boots and gloves).Due to the high volume of responses, only those candidates that meet the requirements above will be contacted.Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $31.00 - $35.00 Per Hour