Maintenance Mechanic

Aerotek; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Santa Ana, CA to perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on high-volume aerospace manufacturing equipment. The role emphasizes hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLCs to keep production reliable on a 2nd shift.

Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience is required. The position offers hourly wages of $40.00–$48.00 and comprehensive onsite benefits in a fully onsite facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, working with production machinery and equipment.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and a strong passion for repairing machinery.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulic systems and components.
• Experience troubleshooting pneumatic systems in an industrial environment.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, including basic communication diagnostics.
• Working knowledge of electrical maintenance including control panels, wiring, and conduits.
• Experience with compression and injection molding machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical predictive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems with focus on hydraulic components and performance.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems used in production equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, including diagnosing communication issues and improving control system reliability.
• Maintain electrical equipment and components such as frequency controllers, conductors, conduit, cable trays, and motor control centers.
• Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools and power tools and reassemble equipment for safe operation.
• Fabricate and repair tooling and machine components to support production and maintenance needs.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues on compression and injection molding machines and related equipment.
• Support continuous production by responding to breakdowns and implementing repairs.
• Follow safety procedures and best practices on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production staff to identify recurring issues and recommend long-term solutions.
• Document maintenance activities including repairs, adjustments, and parts replacements.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLCs

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Injection molding

Machining tools

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

This role focuses on performing both electrical and mechanical maintenance on industrial equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will use your hands-on skills to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery, with a strong emphasis on hydraulics, pneumatics, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The position supports continuous production by ensuring equipment reliability, diagnosing issues quickly, and implementing effective corrective and preventive maintenance solutions.

$40 - $48/hr

2nd shift - 1:30pm to 11pm

Aerospace

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical predictive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment and machinery.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair hydraulic systems with a strong focus on hydraulic components and performance.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair pneumatic systems used in production equipment.

• Maintain and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), including diagnosing communication issues and supporting control system reliability.

• Maintain electrical equipment and components, including frequency controllers, electrical conductors, conduit, cable trays, power panels, motor control centers, and overhead lines.

• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment to restore safe and efficient operation.

• Fabricate and repair tooling and machine components when necessary to support production and maintenance needs.

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues on compression and injection molding machines and related equipment.

• Support continuous production operations by responding promptly to equipment breakdowns and implementing effective repairs.

• Follow safety procedures and maintenance best practices while working on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

• Collaborate with the maintenance team and production staff to identify recurring issues and recommend long-term solutions.

• Document maintenance activities as required, including repairs, adjustments, and parts replacements.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, working with production machinery and equipment.

• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and a strong passion for working with tools and repairing machinery.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulic systems, with a strong focus on hydraulics.

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining pneumatic systems in an industrial environment.

• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), including basic communication diagnostics.

• Working knowledge of electrical maintenance, including frequency controllers, conductors, conduit, cable trays, power panels, motor control centers, and overhead lines.

• Demonstrated experience as a maintenance mechanic or maintenance technician in a manufacturing setting.

• Ability to repair and replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and to safely reassemble equipment.

• Experience working with compression and injection molding machinery.

• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with injection molding machines and related maintenance activities.

• Familiarity with fabricating and repairing tooling and custom machine components.

• Mechanical knowledge with an emphasis on hydraulic systems and components.

• Comfort working with PLC-based control systems and industrial automation equipment.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a small, collaborative maintenance team.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable organization that offers long-term career opportunities and room for advancement. The environment values hands-on technical expertise and provides the chance to work with complex, high-performance manufacturing equipment. You will be part of a close-knit maintenance team where your contributions have a direct impact on operational reliability and success.

Work Environment

This position is for a 2nd shift role, with a typical schedule starting at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., or 1:00 p.m. and ending at 11:00 p.m., depending on candidate needs. Training will take place on 1st shift for approximately four weeks before transitioning to the regular 2nd shift schedule. The facility operates as a rubber manufacturing plant producing parts for the aerospace industry and runs 24/7 with over 25 presses and injection molding machines. You will work in a production environment around heavy machinery, industrial electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and molding presses. The maintenance team is small and collaborative, providing support across the facility to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.