Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Eaton; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift in Santa Ana, CA. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing industrial mechanical systems, with responsibilities spanning layout, installation, and equipment servicing.

You'll work with engineers and operators to troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes, applying Lean concepts and CMMS tools. The position is full-time, with potential overtime and a pay rate of $32.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years industrial/facilities maintenance experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Within 50 miles of Santa Ana, CA work location.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Forklift experience.
• Ability to read facility layouts and work with outside contractors.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers and project managers with layout proposals and Kaizens.
• Coordinate with building and grounds contractors as needed.
• Assist in development of prototype equipment and manufacturing processes using Lean concepts.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems with operators and supervisors.
• Implement improvements to layouts and material handling.
• Support MESH initiatives and safety/environmental health efforts.
• Perform general maintenance across electrical, mechanical, plumbing systems.
• Collaborate with HR/EHS on activities.
• Carry out related duties and special projects.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Forklift operation

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree

Tools

CMMS MaintainX

CAD (SolidWorks/Fusion 360/AutoCAD)

CDL

Job description

Career Opportunities: Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift (76045)

Requisition ID76045-Posted10/21/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ESSdivision is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is$32.40 per hour. The hours for this shift are 1:45 pm - 10:15 pm.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

Eaton’s DCPD division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician on 2nd shift. We are a leader in the design and production of critical power distribution products for many specific segments. The Maintenance Technician role offers a full time work week of 40 hours and potential overtime.

The Maintenance and Facilities technician will be responsible for performing industrial manufacturing mechanical system work to include layout, relocation, installation, maintenance, and repair of facilities, building mechanical systems, machinery and equipment.

In this function you will:

• Assist Engineers, Project Managers, and other functions on future plant or department layout proposals/ Kaizens.
• Coordinate with Santa Ana’s building and grounds contractors as needed
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers in the development of prototype equipment, manufacturing process, structural maintenance and equipment relocation/installation through the use of LEAN concepts. This may include physically preparing the facility for these activities.
• Assist manufacturing operators, supervisors in troubleshooting manufacturing problems.
• Assist other personnel with troubleshooting functions to determine most efficient method for repair of production lines and equipment.
• Develop and implement improvements to manufacturing or front-end procedures and processes through improved layout, material handling, or work processes and procedures.
• Assist with the implementation of MESH (Management System of Environmental, Safety, Security and Health) and will utilize MESH tools to drive improvements
• Ability to perform general maintenance (i.e electrical, mechanical, plumbing, etc)
• Partner with HR and EHS to coordinate miscellaneous activities as needed
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic):

• Minimum of 2 years industrial/facilities maintenance experience or related experience
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without out company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair the following: Electrical systems, Hydraulic systems, and Pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot various mechanical, control, hydraulic, fluid, and electrical systems down to the component level.
• Experience operating a forklift
• Ability to read and understand facility layouts and construction drawings and capable of interacting with outside contractors in the maintenance.

Preferred:

• College Degree
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• 1-3 years' experience operating a forklift or other powered industrial trucks
• Previous Experience in Lock Out, Tag Out Procedures
• CAD experience (Solidworks, Fusion 360, or AutoCAD).
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS – MaintainX)
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Skills:

• Working knowledge of basic computer systems including but not limited to: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Must have excellent verbal and customer relationship skills
• Physical capability of walking up and down stairs and ladders, working on your feet for hours at a time, moving around equipment and buildings, and lifting up to 40lbs.
• Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift.
• Knowledge and/or experience leading projects, conducting analysis for root cause identification, and understanding how to identify problems and reach resolutions is beneficial.

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