Equipment Maintenance Technician

The Valentino Group; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Valentino Group is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician in Alameda, CA. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability and safety of critical systems that support spacecraft hardware builds and testing. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering teams. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in equipment maintenance and be skilled in reading mechanical diagrams and using diagnostic tools. A background in aerospace or advanced manufacturing is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in equipment maintenance, industrial service, or mechanical repair.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Skilled with hand tools, diagnostic instruments, and electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, lubrication, calibration, and performance checks on production and test equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum-related issues.
• Track tasks, log repair history, and manage spares/consumables in a CMMS.

Skills

3+ years in equipment maintenance, industrial service, or mechanical repair

Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals

Skilled with hand tools and diagnostic instruments

Calm and organized during downtime events

Strong communication and documentation habits

Tools

CMMS tools (e.g., UpKeep, Fiix)

Controls/PLC systems

Job description

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Overview

Our clients test and production teams depend on a mix of custom and commercial equipment — from high‑vacuum chambers and thermal systems to CNC machines and automated test stands. As an Equipment Maintenance Technician, you’ll keep critical systems running safely, reliably, and with minimal downtime. You’ll troubleshoot breakdowns, execute preventive maintenance, and help implement improvements that increase uptime and performance—directly supporting the pace and quality of spacecraft hardware builds and testing.

What You’ll Do

• Preventive Maintenance: Perform inspections, lubrication, calibration, and performance checks on production and test equipment
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum‑related issues to restore operations quickly
• Work Orders & Documentation: Track tasks, log repair history, and manage spares/consumables in a CMMS (or similar system)
• Cross‑Functional Support: Partner with engineers, test operators, and facilities to understand equipment usage and prevent recurring failures
• Reliability Improvements: Identify failure patterns and support upgrades, rebuilds, redesigns, and root‑cause fixes
• Safety & Compliance: Follow LOTO, PPE, and equipment safety procedures—every time

What We’re Looking For (Required)

• 3+ years in equipment maintenance, industrial service, or mechanical repair (manufacturing, R&D, aerospace, or similar)
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals
• Skilled with hand tools, diagnostic instruments, and electrical test equipment
• Calm, organized, and responsive during downtime events
• Strong communication and documentation habits

Nice to Have

• Experience with high‑vacuum and/or thermal systems
• Working knowledge of CMMS tools (e.g., UpKeep, Fiix, or similar)
• Basic familiarity with controls/PLC systems or Python-based automation
• Aerospace or advanced manufacturing background