Industrial Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift (Mechanical & Electrical)

Location: San Diego, CA 92123
Worksite: 4540 Viewridge Avenue, San Diego, CA
Pay Rate: $22.00/hour base + $1.00/hour shift differential ($23.00/hour total, pending confirmation)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week; overtime as needed
Employment Type: W-2 Temporary-to-Hire
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Openings: 1

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Industrial Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations at a production facility in San Diego, CA.

This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and modifying industrial manufacturing machinery and mechanical equipment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience servicing production equipment, a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, and the ability to diagnose equipment problems and perform repairs using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.

The Maintenance Technician will also support equipment modifications, fabrication projects, machine adjustments, and general maintenance activities to keep manufacturing operations running efficiently.

This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity, with potential conversion to permanent employment after approximately 3–6 months based on attendance, reliability, job performance, and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of industrial manufacturing machines and electrical/mechanical equipment.

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical equipment problems and determine appropriate corrective actions.

• Repair or replace defective machine components using hand tools and power tools.

• Dismantle equipment to access, inspect, and remove damaged or defective parts.

• Use hoists, cranes, and other appropriate equipment when dismantling or servicing machinery.

• Perform equipment repairs according to manufacturer specifications and established maintenance procedures.

• Test and operate repaired equipment to verify proper performance.

• Support reliable equipment operation and minimize production interruptions.

Mechanical Fabrication & Equipment Modification

• Client out and fabricate parts, tools, brackets, and components for production equipment.

• Install and modify new and existing machinery.

• Install specialized functional and structural machine components.

• Adjust and align mechanical components to ensure proper equipment operation.

• Assist with machining, fabrication, and welding activities as qualified.

• Utilize or learn to operate shop equipment, including:

  • Mills

  • Lathes

  • Grinders

  • Welders

  • Table saws and band saws

  • Pneumatic and other powered tools

Equipment Inspection & Precision Measurement

• Inspect worn or damaged machine components to determine repair or replacement requirements.

• Use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, rules, levels, and straightedges.

• Check equipment dimensions and component alignment.

• Adjust functional parts and control instruments as needed.

• Identify mechanical wear, equipment defects, and operating issues.

• Perform equipment testing following maintenance or repair activities.

General Maintenance & Production Support

• Lubricate and clean machine components as needed.

• Assist with installation and modification of manufacturing equipment.

• Support production departments with maintenance-related needs.

• Communicate equipment problems and maintenance concerns to supervisors.

• Assist with identifying replacement parts, tools, and equipment.

• Initiate or support purchase requests for maintenance parts and machinery when assigned.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized maintenance work area.

• Perform additional maintenance duties and special projects as assigned.

Safety & Teamwork

• Follow established facility safety procedures and equipment operating instructions.

• Properly use hand tools, power tools, lifting equipment, and shop machinery.

• Wear required personal protective equipment.

• Communicate effectively with maintenance personnel, production employees, and supervisors.

• Work independently while coordinating maintenance activities with production operations.

• Support a safe, reliable, and productive manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum 1 year of experience repairing and servicing machinery.

• Mechanical and electrical understanding of industrial or production equipment.

• Knowledge of proper use of hand tools, power tools, table saws, band saws, and pneumatic tools.

• Strong equipment troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.

• Ability to identify and repair mechanical equipment problems.

• Ability to use precision measuring instruments.

• Ability to perform equipment adjustments, repairs, and component replacements.

• Ability to operate or be trained on shop equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, and welders.

• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and follow established maintenance procedures.

• Ability to lift at least 60 pounds.

• Ability to work the required second-shift schedule.

• Flexibility to work overtime based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding and metal fabrication experience.

• Machining experience using mills, lathes, or grinders.

• Previous industrial maintenance or manufacturing equipment repair experience.

• Experience installing or modifying production machinery.

• Experience using hoists or cranes during equipment maintenance.

• Experience working with precision measuring instruments.

• Background in thin-film processing, converting, or related manufacturing industries.

• Experience maintaining equipment in a production-driven manufacturing environment.

Tools & Equipment

Candidates should be familiar with, or trainable on, the following:

• Hand tools and power tools

• Pneumatic tools

• Table saws and band saws

• Calipers and micrometers

• Levels, rules, and straightedges

• Hoists and cranes

• Mills and lathes

• Grinders and welding equipment

• Industrial mechanical and electrical equipment

• Precision measuring and testing instruments

Work Schedule

Second Shift – Monday through Friday

2:30 PM–11:00 PM

• 30-minute lunch break

• 40 hours per week

• Overtime may be required based on business needs

• Onsite manufacturing facility in San Diego, CA

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 pounds.

• Ability to work around industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment.

• Hands-on use of tools and equipment during repairs and maintenance.

• Ability to perform mechanical inspections, adjustments, and component replacements.

• Ability to work safely with moving equipment and industrial maintenance tools.

• Required use of personal protective equipment.

The company provides required PPE, including safety shoes, high-visibility vests, safety glasses, and other necessary protective equipment.

Temporary-to-Hire Opportunity

This position offers the potential to transition into permanent employment after approximately 3–6 months, based on:

• Consistent attendance

• Reliability

• Demonstrated maintenance skills

• Overall job performance

• Business needs

Permanent employment is not guaranteed.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on industrial maintenance professional who enjoys diagnosing equipment problems, repairing machinery, and supporting manufacturing operations.

Candidates with backgrounds in industrial maintenance, mechanical maintenance, electromechanical repair, machine repair, manufacturing equipment maintenance, or maintenance mechanics are encouraged to apply.

Strong mechanical aptitude, electrical understanding, troubleshooting ability, and dependable attendance are essential for success in this position.