Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift

Ignite Human Capital LLC; Ontario (CA); On-site; CAD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Human Capital LLC is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to support our client’s Ontario, CA site on the 2nd shift. The role focuses on installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment to maximize uptime.

The candidate will follow safety and preventive maintenance programs and work closely with a Maintenance Manager on-site. Requires 4+ years in manufacturing maintenance and an appropriate technical education or apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Associate's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance, or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Clear communication and ability to work independently on second shift.
• On-site work required for second shift.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• Identify faulty operations and report issues to supervision.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent on shift

Clear communicator

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift

Location: Ontario, CA (on-site)
Pay: $29–$35/hr DOE, plus $1/hr second-shift differential (non-exempt)
Reports to: Maintenance Manager

About the Company

Our client is an established personal care and consumer products manufacturer with 30+ years in business and about 400 employees across two plants. They make a wide range of products for skincare, cosmetic, household, medical, and pet brands, including many names you'd recognize. The company has grown significantly in recent years and has new investment behind expanding its capabilities and capacity. It is known for a close-knit, family-oriented culture, an accessible leadership team, and regular employee events and recognition programs. As the company grows, there is real room to advance.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production and facility equipment on second shift. You'll work within established safety, predictive, and preventive maintenance processes, and your work directly supports production uptime and site goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and plant facility equipment
• Handle emergency and unscheduled repairs during production runs, and perform scheduled maintenance during machine service windows
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders
• Perform basic machinist duties, plus general plumbing and carpentry tasks
• Use hand and power tools, electrical meters, and material handling equipment
• Identify faulty operations or defective materials and report issues to supervision
• Follow all safety regulations and keep work areas clean and organized

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 4+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Associate's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance, a completed craft apprenticeship, or equivalent combined education and hands-on experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Clear communicator who takes initiative and works well independently on shift
• Available to work second shift, fully on-site

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is a very active, hands-on role. It requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the shift. You must be able to lift and move items over 75 lbs. The work environment includes moving mechanical parts, vibration, airborne particles, and elevated noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.