Maintenance Technician (A-Level)
Allegion · Pico Rivera, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Allegion (industrial) in Pico Rivera, CA. You will serve as a technical resource for the facility and support the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives to improve equipment reliability, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- TPM, OEE, Root cause, PLC, Automation, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$110k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 107 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 107 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $72k–$110k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 31%
- Tooling 31%
- ✓ Welding 30%
- Team leadership 30%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for TPM, OEE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Allegion in Pico Rivera
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What You Will Do
- ◆Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues.
- ◆Perform advanced troubleshooting on industrial electric motors, motor controls, drives, contactors, relays, and electrical circuits.
- ◆Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, wiring, conduit, and power distribution.
- ◆Perform basic to intermediate fabrication, welding, and metalworking to support equipment reliability and facility improvements.
- ◆Install, maintain, and repair facility plumbing, water distribution systems, pumps, and valves.
- ◆Execute preventive maintenance (PM) schedules, analyze equipment failures, and maintain accurate records within the CMMS system.
- ◆Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives, participate in root cause analysis (RCA), and collaborate with production teams to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- ◆Ensure all maintenance activities are performed according to quality and safety standards, including consistently applying Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
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At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.
Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.
A-Level Maintenance Technician – Pico Rivera, CA
The A-Level Maintenance Technician is a multi-skilled industrial maintenance technician responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and utilities at our Krieger Specialty Doors facility, part of the Allegion Hollow Metal business unit. This role requires advanced technical expertise in electric motors, electrical systems, fabrication, plumbing/water installations, and preventive maintenance practices. As an A-Level Maintenance Technician, you will serve as a technical resource for the facility and support the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives to improve equipment reliability, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
to Succeed
- •Technical degree, vocational training, or equivalent experience in Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Industrial Mechanics, or a related field (Required)
- •5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (Required)
- •Proven experience with electric motor maintenance, industrial electrical systems, fabrication, and plumbing/water systems (Required)
- •Advanced troubleshooting skills for electrical and mechanical systems, including the ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics (Required)
- •Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs (23 kg) (Required)
- •Flexibility to support off-shift, weekend, or emergency maintenance activities when required (Required)
- •TPM certification or formal TPM training (Preferred)
- •Certification in industrial electrical maintenance and/or welding (Preferred)
- •Experience with PLC troubleshooting, industrial automation systems, and knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies (Preferred)
Why Work for Us?
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if
- •You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
- •You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
- •You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
- •You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.
What You’ll Get from Us
- •Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”
- •Generous Vacation and Sick Time
- •Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
- •Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
- •The expected Base Hourly Range: $33.00 to $37.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
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