Maintenance Technician — Plant Reliability & Safety

FR Conversions; Westminster (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

FR Conversions is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment uptime and plant reliability so production can deliver on time, every time. This hands-on role maintains facilities, utilities, and production equipment in a safe and compliant manner.

The Maintenance Technician will report to the Maintenance Lead, drive preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and communicate effectively to support operational success while on call after hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Hands-on knowledge across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to read schematics and use diagnostic tools.
• Proven experience in preventive maintenance programs and driving reliability improvements.
• Knowledge of OSHA, lockout/tagout, and machine safety standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift 50lbs and stand for 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Execute preventive maintenance tasks while monitoring reliability metrics.
• Equipment Coverage: Maintain and troubleshoot systems including powder-coat line and ovens, air compressors/dryers, HVAC/RTUs, sandblasters, vehicle lifts, forklifts, overhead doors, and building utilities (lighting, plumbing, carpentry, alarms, ventilation).
• Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic motor control systems to implement permanent fixes.
• Work Order & Documentation: Perform work orders as assigned, ensuring accurate records.
• Vendor & Inventory Management: Work with external vendors and monitor inventory and company tools.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout, and machine guarding, adhering to NFPA 70E/70B practices.
• Communication: Inform leadership about initiation/completion of critical jobs.
• Continuous Improvement: Undertake reliability projects to boost plant production.
• Reliability Support: Be on call after hours and weekends as needed.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HVAC & utilities

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

FR Conversions is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment uptime and plant reliability so production can deliver on time, every time. This hands-on role maintains facilities, utilities, and production equipment in a safe and compliant manner.

The Maintenance Technician will report to the Maintenance Lead, drive preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and communicate effectively to support operational success while on call after hours as needed.