Maintenance Mechanic

Aerotek; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Competitive pay

On-site work environment

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Electrician / Maintenance Mechanic in El Monte, CA to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing environment. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, production equipment, and machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation across the facility.

The role requires hands-on experience with controls, wiring layouts, load distribution, and preventive maintenance, plus welding for equipment repairs.

Qualifications

• Experience performing electrical and mechanical maintenance in manufacturing.
• Ability to apply NEC codes to installations and upkeep.
• Hands-on skills in installing, maintaining and repairing controls and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment, including controls and relays.
• Plan wiring layouts for complex circuits while complying with codes.
• Set up secondary distribution and balance loads for production.
• Diagnose electrical issues and replace defective components.
• Perform testing and adjustments to ensure safety and performance.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime.
• Rebuild and upgrade machinery for reliability and efficiency.
• Observe equipment for abnormal sounds and wear to locate faults.
• Inspect parts for imperfections and measure changes in dimensions.
• Adjust devices and control instruments to restore operation.
• Repair or replace parts and install structural components as needed.
• Weld to support maintenance and rebuilding activities.
• Adhere to safety protocols and NEC standards in all tasks.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

NEC codes

Troubleshooting

Welding

Preventive maintenance

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician / Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

This role combines electrical and mechanical maintenance responsibilities in a manufacturing environment. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of electrical systems, production equipment, and machinery, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment, including automatic and process controls, switchboards, control panels, relays, circuit breakers, and electronic control systems.
• Plan and lay out wiring for complex circuits and equipment installations with multiple connections, ensuring compliance with NEC codes and protocols.
• Set up and maintain secondary distribution systems, including load balancing and power distribution, to support production operations.
• Diagnose electrical issues, identify root causes, and replace or repair defective components such as control modules and other electrical parts.
• Perform testing and system adjustments to verify proper operation and ensure equipment meets performance and safety standards.
• Perform general maintenance and preventive maintenance on production equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Rebuild and upgrade machinery and equipment to improve reliability, efficiency, and functionality.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble and identify potential failures.
• Examine the form and texture of parts to detect imperfections and wear, and inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments to restore proper operation.
• Repair or replace defective mechanical and electrical parts as needed to return equipment to service.
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices to support modifications, upgrades, or new production requirements.
• Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to maintain smooth operation and extend equipment life.
• Perform welding tasks as needed to support equipment repair, rebuilding, and structural maintenance.
• Follow all applicable NEC codes, safety protocols, and company procedures while performing electrical and mechanical work.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Electrician and Maintenance Mechanic in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of NEC codes and protocols and the ability to apply them to electrical installations and maintenance.
• Hands‑on experience installing, maintaining, and repairing automatic and process controls, switchboards, control panels, relays, circuit breakers, and electronic control systems.
• Ability to plan and lay out wiring for complex circuits and equipment installations with multiple connections.
• Experience setting up and maintaining secondary distribution systems, including load balancing and power distribution.
• Proficiency in diagnosing electrical issues and repairing or replacing defective components such as control modules.
• Experience performing general maintenance and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude to observe devices in operation, identify abnormal sounds or behavior, and determine causes of trouble.
• Ability to examine parts for imperfections, inspect used parts, and assess dimensional changes and wear.
• Skill in adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments to restore proper operation.
• Ability to repair or replace defective parts and install special functional and structural components.
• Experience with welding to support maintenance, rebuilding, and upgrading of machinery and equipment.
• Capability to rebuild and upgrade machinery and equipment to improve performance and reliability.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Commitment to safe work practices and adherence to established procedures in a manufacturing setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance or industrial maintenance mechanic roles.
• Experience in maintenance electrical and maintenance electrical mechanical work.
• Exposure to electrical maintenance in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating parts and equipment.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable manufacturing organization with a strong reputation and a focus on quality and reliability. The company offers medical and vision benefits through a major provider, supporting your health and well-being. You can expect competitive pay, a professional work setting, and the opportunity to work with complex equipment and systems that help you grow your technical skills and advance your career.

Work Environment

You work in a manufacturing environment that relies on complex production equipment and industrial electrical systems. The role involves hands‑on work with machinery, electrical panels, distribution systems, and mechanical components on the production floor. You perform tasks such as installation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, and welding in an industrial setting where safety procedures and adherence to codes are essential. Hours and shifts follow typical manufacturing operations, and you can expect to spend most of your time on or around production equipment in a plant environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of El Monte, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $64480.00 - $76960.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

profit sharingDPmedical, dental, vision etcPTOHolidays

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of El Monte, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in El Monte,CA.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.