Aviation Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Chromalloy Gas Turbine, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Chromalloy is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, facility systems, and support infrastructure in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, electrical systems, and a commitment to safety and reliability. On 1st shift, you will perform PMs, read blueprints, and support TPM initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a medium/heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and in-process documents.
• Knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical circuitry.
• Minimum welding, plumbing, and carpentry skills.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance systems.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to certify color vision per electrical specifications.
• Self-motivated with strong ownership and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC systems and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Establish and follow PM schedules and procedures to maximize equipment reliability.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, flow diagrams, and one-line drawings to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Apply maintenance-related mathematical formulas to solve for area, volume, amperes, ohms, watts, and other calculations.
• Perform facility repairs including drywall, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and irrigation system maintenance.
• Regularly inspect assigned equipment to identify and address maintenance needs.
• Document maintenance actions, irregularities, and improvement opportunities and communicate with team members.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and TPM initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
• Perform additional facility maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

English communication

Blueprint reading

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical basics

Welding

Plumbing

Carpentry

Ownership & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Chromalloy is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, facility systems, and support infrastructure in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, electrical systems, and a commitment to safety and reliability. On 1st shift, you will perform PMs, read blueprints, and support TPM initiatives.