Precision Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

LeoForce; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with generous match

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Collaborative work environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

LeoForce in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician with hands-on experience in manufacturing or R&D to join our precision engineering team. The role focuses on preventive maintenance of complex machines and collaboration with production staff.

The ideal candidate has mechanical and electrical aptitude, familiarity with plating, vacuum testing, or metrology tools, and strong problem-solving skills. Salary ranges from $25 to $40 per hour with benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 2 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or R&D.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude; familiarity with manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work without complete documentation, applying reverse engineering approaches.
• Understanding of contamination control, cleanroom standards, or precision metrology tools (preferred).
• Experience with plating processes, vacuum testing, thin/thick film deposition, sensors, automation, or PLC interfaces.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Technical certifications in maintenance, controls, or industrial systems preferred.
• Licensed electrician preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preventive maintenance schedules for machinery and equipment.
• Support manufacturing operations and equipment troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve reliability.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Communication

Collaboration

Reverse engineering

Problem solving

Documentation reading

Tools

PLC interfaces

Automation

Sensors

Metrology tools

Vacuum testing

Job description

LeoForce in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician with hands-on experience in manufacturing or R&D to join our precision engineering team. The role focuses on preventive maintenance of complex machines and collaboration with production staff.

The ideal candidate has mechanical and electrical aptitude, familiarity with plating, vacuum testing, or metrology tools, and strong problem-solving skills. Salary ranges from $25 to $40 per hour with benefits and opportunities for advancement.