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Entry Level Technician

North American Fire Hose
Santa Maria, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Job description:

North American Fire Hose is currently looking for entry level mechanics to work during the 3rd shift midnight - 7:30 AM. We are looking for candidates with mechanical aptitudes that can be trained to maintain our specialized factory equipment.

You can submit an application by going to our office at 910 Noble Way during normal business hours (M-F 9am-3pm) or by visiting our website at www.nafhc.com, where you can scroll towards the bottom of the home page to find the Employment Application section. Follow the instructions provided. Please feel free to also print the online application, fill it out, and drop it off at our office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production and processing equipment
  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of equipment
  • Disassemble equipment to remove parts and make repairs
  • Observe and test the operation of equipment to diagnose malfunctions
  • Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, and/or repairs.

Education, Training, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

  • Knowledge of hand and power tools
  • Knowledge of metric and SAE nuts and bolts
  • Willingness to work varied shifts and must be able to work weekends
  • Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
  • Must be able to read, review, and document daily tasks.
  • Welding experience is not required but is strongly preferred.
  • Electrical experience a plus.
  • Must be able to work without close supervision.

North American Fire Hose Corporation has had their manufacturing plant and offices in Santa Maria for 30 years. We are an equal opportunity employer who provides a full breadth of benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program

Ability to Commute:

  • Santa Maria, CA 93454 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Santa Maria, CA 93454: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22

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