Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician.
Job Description:
Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Job Type: Contract
Job Location: Baldwin Park, CA
Work Schedule: On-site
Pay Rate: $32-40, Based on experience
Description:
The team is seeking a third maintenance technician to support manufacturing operations and facility equipment. The role is highly hands-on and focused on maintaining vacuum chambers, vacuum systems, HVAC-related equipment, compressors, pumps, cooling water systems, and general production support equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily maintenance checks on vacuum chambers and production equipment.
- Monitor and maintain compressors, dryers, pumps, and related systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues, leaks, pressure problems, and system failures.
- Install, repair, and replace tubing, fittings, valves, pumps, and water lines.
- Ensure chambers are properly sealed and operating within specifications
- Build and assemble simple custom fixtures, racks, tables, and support structures.
- Work with glove boxes and perform maintenance tasks using tools through glove ports.
- Support custom manufacturing projects requiring mechanical assembly and fabrication.
- Handle and learn proper procedures for sensitive materials such as lithium.
- Perform basic soldering and occasional light welding tasks.
Required Qualifications:
- 2–4+ years of relevant maintenance experience (manager originally mentioned 5 years preferred, but confirmed he does not want to be overly restrictive and will consider candidates meeting the posted requirements).
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on maintenance experience.
Experience with:
- Vacuum systems and vacuum chambers
- Pumps and pump maintenance
- HVAC systems
- Tubing and fittings
- Cooling water lines
- General troubleshooting and equipment repair
- Ability to diagnose equipment and system issues.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- High school diploma acceptable with strong relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Refrigeration, boiler, chiller, or HVAC technician background.
- Soldering experience.
- Light welding experience.
- Ability to read and follow simple wiring diagrams.
- Basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience fabricating simple mechanical assemblies and fixtures.
Daily Work Environment:
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of vacuum chambers and manufacturing equipment.
- Monitoring compressor and dryer performance.
- Repairing leaks, replacing components, and performing preventative maintenance.
- Installing tubing and connections for gas and process systems.
- Supporting equipment upgrades and custom manufacturing projects.
- Frequent hands-on mechanical work using common tools.
About Maxonic:
Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, are great listeners, and will seek to find a position that meets the long-term career needs of our candidates. We take pride in the over 10,000 candidates that we have placed, and the repeat business that we earn from our satisfied clients.
Interested in Applying?
Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Manish Rajput (/) for more details.
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