Lead Maintenance Technician

Eleven Recruiting is searching for an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician for a well-established aerospace composites manufacturer in Orange County, CA. In this advanced, hands-on role, you’ll maintain, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment, building systems and facility infrastructure, serving as the primary technical resource for complex mechanical and electrical issues that affect production and facility operations.
  The Role
You’ll diagnose equipment failures, perform repairs, manage preventive maintenance and recommend improvements that increase reliability and reduce downtime. The position also coordinates outside contractors and supports equipment installations, relocations and facility improvement projects across multiple Orange County locations.
  Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and control-system issues on manufacturing equipment, including CNC lathes and mills, hydraulic presses, filament winding machines, autoclaves, processing ovens and spray booths.
• Use schematics, blueprints, manuals and diagnostic tools to identify root causes, complete repairs and document failures and corrective actions.
• Coordinate repair priorities with production and recommend upgrades and reliability improvements that reduce unplanned downtime.
• Maintain and repair building systems, including plumbing, electrical distribution, HVAC, chillers, compressed air, vacuum and building automation controls, plus general facility upkeep.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules, and keep accurate work orders, inspection findings and repair histories in maintenance tracking software.
• Support equipment installations, relocations, layout changes and small capital improvement projects, including utility connections, mounting and alignment.
• Obtain contractor quotes, coordinate scheduling and site access, and verify that contractor work meets the agreed scope.
• Follow OSHA requirements and company safety policies, and promptly communicate equipment risks and unsafe conditions to leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible, hands-on facilities or industrial maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and repair complex manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics and equipment manuals.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, diagnostic instruments and shop equipment.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems, such as UpKeep, and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to organize competing priorities, follow repairs through completion, and communicate effectively with production teams, leadership and outside contractors.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance required for assigned programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5–8 years of relevant maintenance experience, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Relevant trade license or multiple technical certifications.
• Experience maintaining CNC equipment, composite manufacturing equipment, autoclaves and processing ovens.
• Experience with chillers, HVAC, electrical distribution, building automation and controls, compressed air and vacuum systems.
• Experience coordinating contractors and supporting equipment installations or facility improvement projects.

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000

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