Maintenance Technician

SIFCO Industries • Orange, CA

53d • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining production machinery and facility equipment in an aluminum forging manufacturing environment. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on industrial maintenance experience. Electrical troubleshooting experience is highly desirable. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required to support production needs.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to work independently and identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and basic electrical schematics.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Possess a strong sense of safety culture and safety compliance
• Ability to write reports and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and other personnel.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must have 3 to 5 years hands-on experience such as welding, grinding, building construction, electrical, hydraulics and troubleshooting machinery.
• High School Diploma/GED

Nice To Haves

• Electrical troubleshooting experience (120V–480V systems).
• High-voltage electrical certification.
• Experience in heavy industrial or forging environments.
• Spanish language skills are highly desirable.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish in speaking, reading, and writing, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical diagrams.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain forging presses, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, piping systems, and facility equipment.
• Dismantle, align, repair, and reassemble machinery requiring close tolerances (± .005 inch).
• Replace worn or defective components including bearings, seals, valves, pumps, motors, and related parts.
• Install, modify, and maintain piping systems for air, gas, water, and hydraulics.
• Perform welding and fabrication for minor and major equipment repairs.
• Operate maintenance shop equipment such as threaders, drill presses, saws, grinders, and measuring instruments.
• Perform basic low-voltage electrical troubleshooting associated with mechanical repairs. (High-voltage certification or electrical experience is a plus.)
• Safely rig and move heavy machinery or components using proper lifting and material handling techniques.
• Lubricate, clean, and test equipment to verify proper performance.
• Strictly enforce and follow Lockout/Tagout procedures during all maintenance activities.
• Review preventive maintenance schedules and complete assigned PM tasks accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate work order documentation and communicate equipment status clearly to supervisors and production personnel.
• Support company safety programs, quality standards, and 6S initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive and professional work environment.
• Clean, transfer materials, label items in concert with EHS needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and company goals.

Benefits

• SIFCO has a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a generous match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED