Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Oxnard, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18–$22/hour (DOE)
Job Summary
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and facility systems
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize production downtime
- Support production operations through equipment setup, maintenance, and technical assistance
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
- Complete general facility maintenance and repairs
- Set up and operate machine tools as needed
- Troubleshoot production equipment and implement corrective actions
- Perform equipment inspections and identify potential maintenance concerns
- Use measuring and testing equipment to verify machine performance
- Maintain maintenance records and communicate repair status to management
- Support production personnel with technical troubleshooting and equipment operation
- Follow all company safety procedures and maintenance standards
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Previous maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial repair experience preferred
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills required
- Ability to read and follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Dependable, safety-conscious, and willing to learn
- Valid California driver's license required
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment repair
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Machine setup
- Problem-solving
Equipment Experience
- Hand and power tools
- Manufacturing and production machinery
- Welders, grinders, presses, and lathes
- Forklifts and material handling equipment
- Measuring tools including calipers and micrometers
- Electrical testing equipment and meters
Work Environment
- Industrial manufacturing environment
- Exposure to machinery, oils, grease, dust, and varying temperatures
- Fast-paced production setting requiring attention to detail and safety
Physical Requirements
- Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching
- Ability to climb ladders and work around industrial equipment
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
Additional Requirements
- Must wear required PPE including safety glasses and steel-toe footwear
- Strong attendance and reliability required
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team