Maintenance Technician

westfalltech; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Westfalltech in Riverside, CA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on our shop equipment, reading electronic schematics and guiding projects. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, basic math and electrical skills, and the ability to work independently while leading planning and maintenance efforts.

OSHA safety compliance is essential. Typical hours are 6:30am–3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with a daily pay rate of $30–$35 per

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Technical degree or certificate a plus.
• Strong knowledge of plastic processing and troubleshooting.
• Basic math, electrical, and computer skills.
• Read, use and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools.
• Forklift training can be completed on the job.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment.
• Read and interpret electronic schematics and identify components for projects.
• Perform insert changeovers for production.
• Inspect equipment for defects and plan downtime prevention.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized shop environment.
• Operate electronic/electromechanical equipment and lead maintenance planning.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Follow OSHA safety procedures.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical skills

Basic math

Reading gauges

Hand-eye coordination

Forklift training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Technical degree or certificate

Tools

Measuring devices

Inspection tools

Job description

Payrate $30-$35/hr, Scheduled hours 6:30am - 3:30pm, Monday thru Friday

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repair, preventative maintenance, and overhaul work on all shop equipment. Position will read and interpret electronic schematics and identify components to manage projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be highly mechanically inclined and have a strong ability to use basic hand tools
• Perform insert changeovers for production
• Perform preventive maintenance as per instruction and assigned intervals
• Inspect equipment for defects and plan for solutions to prevent downtime
• General housekeeping around the shop and maintain safe work environment
• Maintain cleanliness, safety and functionality of components, tools and equipment
• Maintain electronic/electromechanical equipment to ensure it is in optimal running condition
• Work independent with strong technical knowledge leading team for proactive planning and maintenance
• Effective communication skills both verbally and written
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures
• Other responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalency required
• Technical degree or certificate a plus
• Strong knowledge of plastic processing and troubleshooting
• Basic math skills. Basic electrical skills Basic computer skills
• Read, use and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools
• Possess good hand-eye coordination with manual dexterity
• Forklift training (can be completed on the job)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 100lbs when necessary

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is usually in an indoor concrete floored precision machining shop. General noise level can fluctuate from medium to high on a constant basis.