Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

• Schedule: Monday - Saturday, 1st shift
• Location: Placentia, CA
• Job Type: Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of machinery and facility equipment. This is a great opportunity for a mechanically skilled professional who enjoys diagnosing problems, working with tools, and keeping manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Provide daily maintenance support to the manufacturing floor.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on CNC machines and other production equipment.
• Clean and maintain CNC coolant tanks to help prevent equipment issues and extend machine life.
• Diagnose and repair assembly and deburring equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems throughout the facility.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs, including leaks, drains, and fixtures.
• Support facility maintenance, including lighting and general repairs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve problems.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) activities and help maintain a safe workplace.
• Document maintenance activities and repairs using basic computer systems.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification in mechanical maintenance is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Experience maintaining CNC machinery or manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation.
• Forklift certification preferred/required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with a production team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• Must meet any applicable U.S. government export-control authorization requirements.

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on manufacturing position. Candidates should be comfortable with:

• Lifting and moving heavy equipment or materials.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Working around manufacturing machinery.
• Working at heights and in confined spaces when required.
• Working in a variety of shop and facility conditions.

\nCompany Description

We're not just a staffing company - we're a people company. At Amtec, we care about helping you reach your unique career goals. Since 1959, we’ve changed the lives of thousands of people for the better - people just like you. It’s our purpose to help you find meaningful work by matching your character, competence, and culture with an organization that truly values what you have to offer.

Company Description

We're not just a staffing company - we're a people company. At Amtec, we care about helping you reach your unique career goals. Since 1959, we’ve changed the lives of thousands of people for the better - people just like you. It’s our purpose to help you find meaningful work by matching your character, competence, and culture with an organization that truly values what you have to offer.