Maintenance Lead- 1st Shift

Eaton Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

401k with match

Short/Long term disability

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Maintenance Lead for the 1st shift at its Irvine, CA facility. Core hours are 5:30am–2:00pm, Monday–Friday, with possible overtime. Base pay is $40.00 per hour plus a variable incentive program, plus day-one benefits including PTO and insurance options.

Responsibilities include coordinating building and equipment maintenance, scheduling with QAD, supervising staff, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance throughout the site.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5+ years’ experience maintaining CNC equipment, hydraulics, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Must be a U.S. person and eligible for export-controlled information.
• Residence within 50 miles of Jackson, MS (as stated).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute maintenance of building, grounds and equipment to support operations.
• Schedule reactive and preventive maintenance using QAD; review workmanship for quality.
• Lead maintenance staff and drive Eaton safety culture on site.
• Manage CNC and pressure test maintenance programs, calibrations and uptime.
• Oversee capital projects, vendor contracts, and regulatory compliance.

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Maintenance Lead- 1st Shift at our Irvine, CA facility! Core hours for 1st shift are 5:30am - 2pm Monday - Friday. Overtime may exceed these hours.

The hourly rate for this position is $40.00 per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Beyond competitive pay, Eaton offer day 1 benefits like PTO, Paid Parental Leave for all, 401k with match, short and long term disability insurance, and eligibility to sign up for medical, dental and vision coverage. Check out all of our benefits here: Eaton Benefits

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

Responsible for coordinating and executing the maintenance of all building, grounds and equipment at the site to support operations. Schedule using QAD all reactive and preventative maintenance activities at the site. Review work of maintenance staff to ensure work is appropriately carried out. Drive the Eaton safety culture within the maintenance department.

In this function you will:

• Manage the CNC equipment preventive maintenance program, including scheduling, tracking, coordination of repairs, vendor support, and ensuring equipment reliability and uptime.
• Manage the Pressure Test equipment preventive maintenance program, including preventive maintenance scheduling, calibration coordination, compliance documentation, and equipment performance monitoring.
• Lead the maintenance, repair, and reliability of facility systems and production support equipment, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, air compressors, and other site infrastructure.
• Develop, manage, and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs using QAD, ensuring timely completion of work orders, equipment uptime, calibration requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage preventive maintenance contracts, service providers, and contractors, including scheduling, performance monitoring, scope development, and obtaining quotations for maintenance and capital projects
• Serve as the primary site contact for facility-related emergencies, security systems, fire protection systems, utility interruptions, and after-hours building support.
• Conduct and oversee facility inspections, including safety, environmental, hazardous waste, utility, and equipment inspections, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage hazardous waste handling activities, including drum movement, accumulation area inspections, labeling, emergency response, and coordination with Hazardous Waste Managers.
• Lead site compliance programs and continuous improvement initiatives, including Energy Control (LOTO), Contractor Safety, Waste Management, Fall Protection, and MESH requirements.
• Coordinate and support capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, facility upgrades, and infrastructure improvements from planning through implementation.
• Manage maintenance department budget and monthly expense reports for all site wide projects.
• Lead weekly Tier 2 meetings, drive corrective actions, and ensure timely resolution of safety observations and facility-related issues.
• Promote a safe work environment through proper equipment use, employee engagement, preventive maintenance practices, and continuous improvement activities
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of facility, maintenance, and operational objectives.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of CNC equipment, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical maintenance and repair.
• This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
• Must reside within a 50 mile radius of Jackson, MS to be considered. Active Duty military are exempt from the geographical requirement

Preferred:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a foreman / lead in maintenance preferred.
• Experience with the engineering of power distribution systems from 600V on down, motor control, VFD’s, lighting, grounding, and lightning protection.
• Experience in performing power system analysis, short circuit and load flow studies. Familiarity with process control systems, and emergency power systems is a plus.
• Working knowledge of 480-volt,3 phase motor control electrical systems.
• Knowledge of municipal electrical code applicable to installation, maintenance, and repair work.
• Experience working with machine shop equipment including CNC machines.
• Trade or technical school certificate or equivalent preferred.

Position Criteria:

• Working knowledge of QAD software.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Electrical construction and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of procedures for installing all sizes of electrical conduit, cables, wires, switches, automatic stating equipment, and pole line construction, etc. Standard practices, materials, and tools of the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of municipal electrical code applicable to installation, maintenance, and repair work.
• Experience working with machine shop equipment including CNC machines.
• Must adhere to and support Eaton’s Environmental, Health and Safety policies.
• Must be able to work under minimum supervision and be self-motivated.
• Candidate will not disrupt other employees during normal working hours.
• Hands-on experience with repair and maintenance of production machinery.