Immediate Start Equipment Maintenance Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: Equipment Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Equipment Maintenance Technician ensures the reliable and efficient operation of industrial machinery by performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and upholding rigorous industrial safety standards in a modern manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures in a timely and effective manner.
• Conduct mechanical adjustments and fine-tuning to optimize equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Ensure strict compliance with industrial safety standards, including proper application of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Operate forklifts as needed to support maintenance tasks and equipment handling.
• Record and document all maintenance activities accurately in the maintenance management system, such as MaintainX or other CMMS platforms.
• Participate in the installation, setup, and commissioning of new equipment and machinery.
• Monitor equipment performance indicators, analyze trends, and propose improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Conduct periodic inspections and routine checks to identify potential issues and minimize unexpected downtime.
• Create, update, and maintain preventive maintenance (PM) documents, standard operating procedures, and equipment operation instructions based on performance data.
• Maintain and manage critical spare parts inventory to ensure availability of key components and reduce repair lead times.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineers and Design Engineers on equipment installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement projects.
• Align daily work activities with organizational goals and objectives, contributing to overall operational excellence.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe by consistently applying 5S principles.
• Demonstrate flexibility and availability to work weekends as needed to support production and maintenance requirements.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Strong diagnostic skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Solid knowledge of industrial safety standards with specific experience implementing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Hands-on experience performing mechanical adjustments on production equipment.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts in support of maintenance and material handling activities.
• Competence in writing and updating preventive maintenance instructions, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical/controls schematics.
• Practical understanding and application of 5S methodology to maintain clean, organized, and efficient work areas.
• Willingness and flexibility to work weekend hours as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using MaintainX or similar Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for maintenance task tracking and logging.
• Prior maintenance experience in electric vehicle, automotive, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Manufacturing Engineers and Design Engineers on installation, commissioning, and improvement projects.
• Experience overseeing and managing critical spare parts inventory to support maintenance activities.
• Troubleshooting and repair involving electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience as a maintenance technician or in maintenance repair roles within industrial settings.
• Familiarity with large-scale production environments and medium-duty electric vehicle manufacturing is beneficial.
• Interest in a contract-to-hire opportunity offering long-term potential.

Why Work Here? Join a forward-thinking manufacturing organization focused on innovation in electric vehicles and advanced production technologies. You will work in a clean, well-organized facility that values safety, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The role offers a contract-to-hire path, providing the opportunity to grow into a long-term position while contributing directly to cutting-edge manufacturing initiatives. Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a large, very clean manufacturing environment dedicated to producing medium-duty electric vehicles.

Two primary shifts are available: first shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and second shift runs from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The facility emphasizes industrial safety, organization, and 5S principles, and utilizes modern equipment and maintenance management systems to support efficient operations

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Garden Grove, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Garden Grove,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.