Are you the type of mechanically minded person who constantly wonders how things work — and how you could make them work better?
Do you know who MacGyver is and secretly think, “Yeah, I could do that”?
If you were stuck on an island with some tools, scrap metal, and materials, would you figure out a way off?
We’re looking for a unique technical talent who isn’t afraid to wrench on air compressors and refrigerated dryers, troubleshoot unfamiliar equipment, weld and custom fabricate solutions, and knows enough about electrical systems to troubleshoot safely without making things go boom.
Have you ever looked at an engineered solution and thought, “Move over — there’s a better way to build this”?
If so, we want to talk to you.
We’re located near John Wayne Airport in Irvine — and yes, this is definitely not a remote job please don’t ask. I don’t care how cool your garage is.
If you like solving problems, building things, getting your hands dirty, and want to be part of a strong technical team with some interesting challenges, let’s talk.
Essential Functions:
- Researches equipment specifications and proposes initiative facility improvement solutions.
- Inspects completed installations and observes operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
- Performs intermediate level installations and preventive maintenance for critical systems equipment, including but not limited to replacement of motors, controls, piping, and filtration and installation of new equipment. Ensures equipment operate properly.
- Supports and resolves issues that Equipment Mechanic I are unable to resolve. Diagnoses and performs moderately complex repairs. Investigates elevated issues.
- Conducts and documents regular critical systems inspections to ensure conditions adhere to established standards for continuous production.
- Reviews the operation of critical facility equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Installs mechanical systems, including but not limited to dust collection and compressed air.
- Participates in the installation of facility equipment projects from conceptual planning to completion.
- Adheres to best practices processes to increase efficiency.
- Places orders for spare parts and equipment for replacement.
- Sources facility equipment based on company needs.
- Collaborates with appropriate teams to coordinate electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and special systems designs.
- Creates compressed air and vacuum as-built drawings for previous projects, areas and buildings for historical records.
- Creates preventative maintenance documents as directed by management.
- Collaborates with and supports construction and maintenance teams.
- Maintains a safe work environment by adhering to all safety protocols, and wears protective equipment as required.
- Performs other related duties and projects as business need require at the direction of management.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum two (2) years of industrial equipment maintenance experience.
Special Requirements/Certification:
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Certification in a maintenance specialty, a plus.
Pay Range: $24.71-32.00/Hr.