#1774 | Industrial Maintenance Tech - 1st Shift

Embee; Stanton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

AMP in Stanton, CA is seeking a hands-on Industrial Maintenance Tech for 1st shift to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment across our surface finishing plating operations.

The role focuses on plumbing, fluid handling, tank hardware, and overhead crane systems in a demanding chemical processing environment; requires 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, strong safety discipline, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Industrial maintenance experience, preferably in plating/chemical environments.
• Proven plumbing skills with CPVC/PVDF/PVC piping, valves and pumps.
• Solid troubleshooting across pumps, pneumatics, motor controls, and material handling.
• Formal knowledge of OSHA guidelines, SDS, chemical compatibility and spill response.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders/scissor lifts, wear full PPE.

Responsibilities

• Plumbing & fluid handling systems: install, repair and maintain chemical piping, valves and metering pumps.
• Plating & anodizing line maintenance: inspect and service tanks, coils, lines and shielding to prevent faults.
• Mechanical & material handling: maintain cranes, hoists, monorails and lifting tackle; service blowers and exhausts.
• Safety & regulatory compliance: follow LOTO, confined space, hazardous chemical handling and log activities.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Plumbing expertise

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Manual dexterity

Job description

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#1774 | Industrial Maintenance Tech - 1st Shift

Full Time Craft Workers I AMP, Stanton, CA, US

14 days ago Requisition ID: 1774

Salary Range: $25.00 To $30.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking hands-on, safety-first Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment across our surface finishing plating operations. This role focuses heavily on industrial plumbing, fluid transfer systems, process tank hardware, and overheard crane equipment in an active chemical processing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plumbing & Fluid Handling Systems:
  • Install, repair, and maintain chemical-resistant pipping systems (PVC, CPVC, PVDF, Polypropylene), valves, and metering pumps.
  • Troubleshoot, rebuild, and replace air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps, centrifugal filter pumps, and magnetic-drive transfer units.
  • Maintain process plumbing for DI water, wastewater treatment, drainage trenches, and city water feeds.
• Plating & Anodizing Line Maintenance:
  • Inspect, clean, and repair process tanks, heating/cooling coils, agitation lines, and exhaust ventilation shrouds.
  • Service copper bus bars, rectifiers, and contact saddles; ensure proper placement of dielectric insulation and plastic shields to prevent grounding faults.
  • Perform routine cathode/anode bar adjustments, structural tank rack repairs, and tank liner visual inspections.
• Mechanical & Material Handling:
  • Inspect and maintain overhead bridge cranes, hoists, monorails, and lifting tackle to ensure safe load rigging.
  • Service blowers, scrubbers, motors, gearboxes, and chemical exhaust fans.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance:
  • Strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, and Hazardous Chemical handling procedures.
  • Champion stop-work authority when unsafe conditions arise and promptly log all maintenance activity and near-misses.
  • Wear all required specialized PPE (chemical-resistant suits, face shields, respirators, rubber boots) when servicing line hardware

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience: 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably within a plating shop, anodizing facility, chemical manufacturing plant, or heavy wet-process industrial setting.
• Plumbing Expertise: Proven experience threading, solvent welding, and routing chemical-duty rigid and flexible piping (CPVC, PVDF, PVC) and servicing process valves/pumps.
• Mechanical Skills: Solid troubleshooting foundation across pumps, pneumatics, basic motor controls, and material handling systems.
• Safety Mindset: Firm knowledge of OSHA guidelines, chemical compatibility, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and hazardous spill response.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50lbs, work on ladders/scissor lifts, wear full chemical PPE, and maneuver around active process lines.

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience with electroplating, anodizing, or wastewater treatment (WWT) equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills (24V controls through 480V 3-phase).

ITAR REQUIREMENT:

Due to ITAR regulations, this position requires that the employee must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).

We are an Equal Opportunity and affirmaitve action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.