Equipment Maintenance Technician
$25,000–$47,000 year
On-siteSanta Rosa, California, United States
Job Summary
Execute CMMS-scheduled inspections, lubrication, torque checks, and component replacements to maintain production line reliability. Rebuild subassemblies to spec, install components, and support utilities including compressed air, vacuum, and cooling water. Document all work in CMMS, track equipment condition, and ensure accurate shift turnover logs. Prioritize safety by following EH&S Charter, LOTO, and PPE requirements while working on production machinery. Perform 12-hour rotating shifts with overtime as needed. This role offers a structured development path with mechatronics coursework and NFPA 70E training to advance into Response Technician or leadership positions.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 1+ year of mechanical or maintenance experience in manufacturing, facilities, automotive, military, or related environments
- Strong hands-on aptitude demonstrated through schooling or technical training
- Ability to perform basic equipment inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and component replacements
- Familiarity with production machinery, sensors, motors, pneumatics, or simple electrical devices
- Ability to work in an ITAR setting, as defined by USCIS (US Person)
- Ability to use basic tools: wrenches, torque tools, calipers, gauges, hand tools, multimeters (for safe checks only)
- Comfortable reading basic mechanical drawings, exploded diagrams, PM job plans, and simple wiring diagrams
- Understanding of fundamental concepts such as: sensors and switches, mechanical drives and belts, pneumatic components, safe electrical boundaries
- Ability to follow PLC/HMI reset procedures and standard work
- Working knowledge of LOTO/energy isolation, Stored Energy Control
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment, tools, and materials up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to perform related movements such as bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tight spaces
- Ability to wear required PPE including respirators and successfully meet spirometry/respirator certification requirements
- Ability to work on and around production machinery, at heights, and on uneven surfaces
- Ability to safely operate equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks as needed
- Ability to sustain physical activity for 12-hour shifts, including standing, walking, and climbing throughout the workday
- 12-hour shifts within a rotating schedule
- Overtime as needed to support operations
Desired Qualifications
- Experience performing PMs, minor repairs, equipment cleaning, or mechanical adjustments in a production or industrial environment
- Basic familiarity with CMMS systems (creating/closing work orders, entering findings)
- Exposure to PLCs/HMIs (acknowledging alarms, performing safe resets)
- Experience with: simple mechanical rebuilds (bearings, rollers, guides), sensors or low-voltage devices
- Coursework, certificate, or AA/AS in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, Automotive Technology, or a related hands-on technical field
- 2–3 years of experience performing PMs, minor repairs, equipment cleaning, or mechanical adjustments in a production or industrial environment
- Basic familiarity with CMMS systems (creating/closing work orders, entering findings)
- Exposure to PLCs/HMIs (acknowledging alarms, performing safe resets)
- Experience with: simple mechanical rebuilds (bearings, rollers, guides), sensors or low-voltage devices
- A desire to advance into higher-skill maintenance roles through continuing education (mechatronics) and NFPA 70E certification
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