Equipment Maintenance Technician

Alameda, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 50 - 60

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Details:

The Opportunity: Our test and production environments rely on a wide variety of custom and commercial equipment - from high-vacuum chambers and thermal systems to CNCs and automated test stands. As an Equipment Maintenance Technician youll be responsible for keeping these systems running safely and reliably.

Youll work hands-on to troubleshoot issues perform preventive maintenance and support improvements that increase uptime and performance. Your work will directly impact our ability to build and test spacecraft hardware quickly safely and at scale.

This role is ideal for someone whos comfortable in a dynamic hands-on environment and enjoys the challenge of fixing complex systems under real-world conditions.

How Youll Fulfill Your Mission:

Preventive Maintenance: Execute routine inspections lubrication calibrations and performance checks on factory and test equipment
Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose mechanical electrical pneumatic and vacuum-related issues and restore equipment to operation quickly
Work Orders & Records: Track maintenance tasks log repair history and manage spares and consumables in a CMMS or similar system
Collaboration: Partner with engineers test operators and facilities to understand equipment usage and proactively resolve issues
Process Improvements: Identify recurring failure modes and help implement upgrades rebuilds or redesigns to improve reliability
Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work follows proper lockout/tagout PPE and equipment safety procedures

Details:

Why We Value You:

3 years of experience in equipment maintenance industrial service or mechanical repair in a manufacturing R&D or aerospace environment
Comfortable working with a wide variety of equipment: pumps valves motors sensors PLCs HMIs hydraulics pneumatics and more
Ability to read mechanical drawings wiring diagrams and equipment manuals
Familiarity with hand tools diagnostic instruments and electrical testing equipment
Organized proactive and calm under pressure especially when equipment is down
Strong communication and documentation habits

Desired Multipliers:

Experience with high-vacuum or thermal systems
Knowledge of CMMS software (e.g. UpKeep Fiix or similar)
Basic understanding of control systems PLCs or Python-based automation helpful
Aerospace or advanced manufacturing background is a plus

The pay range for this role is: $50.00 - $60.00per hour

Required Experience:

Details:The Opportunity: Our test and production environments rely on a wide variety of custom and commercial equipment - from high-vacuum chambers and thermal systems to CNCs and automated test stands. As an Equipment Maintenance Technician youll be responsible for keeping these systems running saf...

Details:

This role is ideal for someone whos comfortable in a dynamic hands-on environment and enjoys the challenge of fixing complex systems under real-world conditions.

How Youll Fulfill Your Mission:

Preventive Maintenance: Execute routine inspections lubrication calibrations and performance checks on factory and test equipment
Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose mechanical electrical pneumatic and vacuum-related issues and restore equipment to operation quickly
Work Orders & Records: Track maintenance tasks log repair history and manage spares and consumables in a CMMS or similar system
Collaboration: Partner with engineers test operators and facilities to understand equipment usage and proactively resolve issues
Process Improvements: Identify recurring failure modes and help implement upgrades rebuilds or redesigns to improve reliability
Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work follows proper lockout/tagout PPE and equipment safety procedures

Details:

Why We Value You:

3 years of experience in equipment maintenance industrial service or mechanical repair in a manufacturing R&D or aerospace environment
Comfortable working with a wide variety of equipment: pumps valves motors sensors PLCs HMIs hydraulics pneumatics and more
Ability to read mechanical drawings wiring diagrams and equipment manuals
Familiarity with hand tools diagnostic instruments and electrical testing equipment
Organized proactive and calm under pressure especially when equipment is down
Strong communication and documentation habits

Desired Multipliers: