Aerospace Maintenance Apprentice

Kirkhill Inc.; Downtown Brea (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkhill, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Helper to support the Maintenance team with basic repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across the facility.

This role is ideal for someone developing technical skills in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and fabrication work within a high-performance aerospace manufacturing environment. This position offers hands-on learning, exposure to complex machinery, and a pathway to growth with seasoned technicians, in a clean, safety-focused

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of general maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems; exposure to hydraulics, pneumatics, or electrical systems is a plus.
• Comfortable with hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Willing to learn CMMS and maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance tasks following written or verbal directions from senior staff.
• Support preventive maintenance on machinery, motors, conveyors, and production equipment.
• Help identify equipment issues by observing operation and reporting anomalies.
• Perform basic measurements with rulers, calipers, and micrometers.
• Help with plumbing, pipe work, and simple repairs on utility systems.
• Fabricate sheet metal parts and fixtures using basic shop tools.
• Review work for accuracy and maintain maintenance records.
• Follow safety practices and keep the work area clean and compliant.
• Assist senior mechanics with tools, materials, and more complex repairs.

Skills

Mechanical basics

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Kirkhill, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Helper to support the Maintenance team with basic repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance across the facility.

This role is ideal for someone developing technical skills in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and fabrication work within a high-performance aerospace manufacturing environment. This position offers hands-on learning, exposure to complex machinery, and a pathway to growth with seasoned technicians, in a clean, safety-focused