MAINTENANCE TECHNICAN

Randstad USA; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Morgan Hill, CA seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician for the 3rd Shift (7:30 PM – 3:30 AM) with overtime/weekend flexibility. The role focuses on equipment uptime, TPM-driven maintenance, and collaboration with process engineering.

Requires 3+ years in production maintenance, PLC knowledge, blueprint reading, and diverse skillsets across electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, and pneumatics. Physical ability to lift up to 55 lbs and support a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3+ years of maintenance experience in a production environment.
• Demonstrated PLC programming knowledge and ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in CMMS platforms and TPM methods; basic welding and manual machining skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and facility machinery.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance; log repairs and manage parts inventory.
• Diagnose PLC-controlled equipment faults and read electrical schematics.

Skills

PLC programming

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding

Machining

CMMS

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CMMS platforms

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift

Location: Morgan Hill, CA

Schedule: 3rd Shift (7:30 AM – 3:30 AM), with flexibility for overtime/weekends

Pay Rate: $29.00 – $47.00 / hour

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support, troubleshoot, install, and repair facility and production machinery in our Morgan Hill manufacturing plant. In this role, you will partner closely with process engineering to diagnose issues, maintain optimal equipment uptime, and drive continuous improvement through proactive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, install, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and facility machinery.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, logging daily repairs and maintaining parts inventory.
• Diagnose electrical sub-components and leverage PLC knowledge to resolve machine faults.
• Investigate root causes of failures to prevent recurring downtime.
• Adhere strictly to Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO), PPE, hazmat disposal, and 3S/5S workspace standards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and 3+ years of maintenance experience in a production environment (composite manufacturing is a plus).
• Demonstrated PLC programming knowledge and ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Advanced proficiency in at least one technical discipline: electrical (high/low voltage), mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, or plumbing/piping systems.
• Hands-on skills in basic welding, manual machining, and standard shop hand/electric tools.
• Proficiency with CMMS platforms, TPM methods, and MS Office applications.
• Physical ability to lift up to 55 lbs and availability to support extended shifts in a 24/7 operating environment

salary: $60,320 - $97,700 per year

shift: Third

work hours: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM

education: High School

Responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Support maintenance by implementing, installing, troubleshooting and repairing facility and production machinery
• Collect and prepare daily maintenance and repair logs
• Assist in performing preventative and predictive maintenance on equipment as part of the overall TPM process
• Clearly understand Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and how they impact machinery
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting, including sub components
• Partner with process engineering to support diagnosis, recommend improvements and take appropriate corrective actions on equipment to achieve optimum line efficiency and up time
• Investigate cause of equipment issues and take measures to prevent recurrence of issues
• Collaborate effectively with various departments and internal customers
• Maintain and secure work tools and follow 3S/5S procedures
• Perform the Lock-out/Tag-out process diligently
• Follow safety procedures for PPE (personal protection equipment) and the company's policies
• Dispose hazmat waste in proper area
• Maintain a clean working environment
• Able to work overtime and flex work hours occasionally to support a 24/7 production environment
• Escalate equipment and production issues by notifying Lead/Supervisor/Manager
• Organize parts and ensure maintenance spare parts inventory is adequate and maintained

The essential functions of this role include

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment

Skills

• Mechanical Maintenance
• Electronic Maintenance
• Inspection
• Blueprints
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Inspecting
• Blueprint Reading
• General Maintenance
• Electrical troubleshooting
• PLC
• Hydraulic
• Pneumatic

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

• High School