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Production Maintenance Technician

Advantage Technical
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/6/2026


Keep the Lines Running and Innovation Moving

Step into a high-impact Production Maintenance Technician role with a cutting-edge manufacturer driving innovation, expanding U.S. production, and investing heavily in its people. This hands-on opportunity is ideal for a mechanically inclined professional who thrives in fast-paced, highly automated manufacturing environments and takes pride in keeping advanced equipment running at peak performance.

This role plays a critical part in supporting sophisticated production systems used to deliver market-leading products-making it both technically challenging and deeply rewarding.

Hours & Pay

  • Pay Rate: $29.70 per hour
  • Shift: 2nd Shift | 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

What You'll Do Each Day

  • Perform equipment setup, operation, testing, repair, and scheduled preventative maintenance on highly automated manufacturing equipment
  • Diagnose, root cause, and repair electromechanical systems with minimal supervision
  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment faults, machine stops, safety issues, and process inefficiencies
  • Execute equipment and safety inspections and generate corrective, emergency, and preventative maintenance work orders
  • Maintain product quality by ensuring equipment performance meets safety, quality, and efficiency standards
  • Support operators with daily adjustments, setups, and changeovers
  • Document all maintenance activity accurately within the maintenance database and communicate status updates regularly
  • Independently manage preventative maintenance schedules and ensure timely execution
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and corporate teams to resolve complex quality, process, or safety issues
  • Assist with installation, startup, qualification, debugging, wiring, and electrical troubleshooting of new automation
  • Create and maintain standard work procedures for equipment setup and maintenance
  • Utilize and update databases to track corrective actions, materials used, and analyze trends for root cause identification
  • Follow all safety rules, quality policies, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Participate in cross-functional teams and project work as an individual contributor

What We're Looking For

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • 1-3 years of experience performing repair and maintenance on manufacturing equipment (medical, HVAC, automotive, or similar environments)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience using hand tools
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
  • Proficiency in English for reading documentation, written communication, and verbal instructions
  • Working knowledge of basic math, including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry
  • Ability to work independently with excellent attention to detail and organization

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience with automated equipment, HMIs, and troubleshooting complex machinery
  • Familiarity with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, and gauge blocks
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as laser welding, crimping, mechanical swaging, PCB handling, metal stamping, and high-speed discrete assembly
  • Understanding of sensors used in automation, including photoelectric sensors, pressure switches, and load cells
  • Experience with electrical troubleshooting, cam-driven linkages, and discrete component automation

Physical Requirements

  • Stand for at least 75% of the shift; walk up to 50% of the shift
  • Frequently reach above shoulder level and occasionally below waist level
  • Push, pull, and work in tight spaces
  • Lift up to 49 lbs occasionally and 5-25 lbs frequently

Benefits & Perks

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, health savings account (HSA), AD&D insurance, commuter and parking accounts, an employee assistance program, and access to employee discount programs. You'll also join a workplace that prioritizes safety, continuous improvement, and long-term career growth.

Ready to Put Your Skills to Work?

If you enjoy solving mechanical challenges, working with advanced automation, and contributing to a high-performing manufacturing operation, this is your opportunity. Click Apply Now to take the next step in your maintenance and manufacturing career.


The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.


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About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.


Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

 

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