Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician

Collectors•Santa Ana, CA

1d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Collectors is seeking a temporary Equipment Maintenance Technician for a contract assignment to join their Engineering and Quality team. This role is critical in maintaining the equipment used to protect collectibles. The technician will report to the Manager, Process Automation and work from the Santa Ana, CA office. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. This is a temporary contract role requiring the employee to be onsite 5 days per week.

Requirements

2+ years of proven, relevant experience as a maintenance tech
Hands-on mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical aptitude
Ability to work in a deadline-sensitive environment while maintaining quality standards
Takes direction well and responds constructively to feedback
Written and verbal communication skills in English
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplying & dividing)
Basic computer skills (Email, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office)
Curious and eager to learn new processes and systems, asks questions to ensure understanding and shares knowledge with teammates
Strong attention to detail
Assumes positive intent, treats colleagues with respect, and creates an inclusive environment
Thinks creatively about solutions and embraces long-term thinking
Prioritizes safety and quality over shortcuts
Bending and Twisting: Bending neck/waist, twisting neck/waist, and squatting
Computer Use: Typing, mouse work, and sitting and looking at a computer potentially for long periods of time
Exposure to machinery noise
Hand Use: Power gripping when using low-precision, high-impact hand tools that require significant force, such as hammer drills and torque wrenches
Hearing Requirements: Ability to hear alarms, signals, and verbal instructions
Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, and move materials up to 50 pounds
Sitting or Standing: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Temperature and Humidity: Occasional exposure to warehouse environments without heating or cooling with fluctuations in temperatures and humidity
Walking: Ability to walk for long periods

Nice To Haves

Former experience as a mechanic, service technician, machinist, or similar
Associates Degree in Machining or Welding Technology, Mechatronics Technology, or Facility/Industrial Maintenance Technology

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance tasks on Ultrasonic Welders, Radio-Frequency Welders, Laser Cutters (with filtration systems), Air Compressors and Supply lines, Deionizing Air Guns, Computer Controlled Photographic Cameras, and Heat Sealers to ensure quality production.
Collaborate with Engineering to develop and track PM schedules for process machinery.
Perform unplanned maintenance and troubleshooting tasks, communicating issues promptly.
Execute machine upgrades and testing with a Collector Obsession mindset.
Partner with Engineering and Production to implement maintenance logs, best practices, and operator-led maintenance tasks.
Identify opportunities for equipment and process improvements by understanding root causes and foundational issues.
Work with cross-functional groups to determine standard maintenance procedures that support the long-term vision.
Perform other duties as assigned.