Maintenance Technician 2
Allegion · Live Oak Ave, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Allegion (industrial) in Live Oak Ave, CA.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- 5S, CNC, 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
- Typical (3+ years)
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%
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Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Allegion in Live Oak Ave
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requirements
for all production equipment and machinery. This position is focused on getting the job done right the first time by placing a high emphasis on quality of workmanship, accountability, safety, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- ◆Support all continuous improvements in safety, quality, 5S and existing manufacturing processes.
- ◆Provide feedback to leadership to help resolve quality issues or operational improvements in regards to productivity and procedural changes
- ◆Know and abide to all company rules and policies with regards to safety and conduct, including the use and maintenance of company provided PPE.
- ◆Embrace the cross-training culture by a willingness to learn other jobs or tasks within the facility.
- ◆Do daily housekeeping to ensure the work area is always clean and organized.
- ◆Flexible schedule is required in regards to overtime and start time according to work volumes.
- ◆Ability to meet fast paced and quick changes production needs and deadlines.
Responsibilities
- ◆Apply basic electrical knowledge of AC/DC and other related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery and electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants.
- ◆Diagnose pneumatic and hydraulic components and systems.
- ◆Diagnose and troubleshoot cause of electrical or electronic malfunction or failure of operational equipment and perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
- ◆Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using electrical test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
- ◆Utilize time management and maximize the use of Production breaks to conduct PM’s and repairs.
- ◆Inspect mechanical/electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with safety codes.
- ◆Communicate to Leadership whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous based on machine safety barriers.
- ◆Install and maintain CNC machine tools and related equipment.
- ◆Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
- ◆Perform general building & facility electrical maintenance.
- ◆Ability to meet fast-paced production deadlines.
Required skills
- ✓Basic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic components/systems.
- ✓Ability to interpret machine schematics and sheet metal drawings.
- ✓Ability to write detailed repair reports and maintenance procedures as well as good verbal communications.
- ✓Measuring and basic math.
Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or GED
- ✓Associates degree and/or technical certifications preferred.
- ✓3+ years of experience in the electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repairing of equipment similar to: metal shears, punches, presses, both conventional and CNC machines.
- ✓3+ years of experience in fabrication including metal fitting, cutting, and welding.
- ✓The expected Base Hourly Range: $28.01 - $35.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
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Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security
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.
Position purpose
The Maintenance Technician II will work independently and with other operations personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine machine maintenance as well as facility maintenance. The Maintenance Tech II will work closely with Production Leads to ensure adequate performance and systemization of preventive maintenance
Physical Demands
- •Frequently performing high work 20-60’ above ground.
- •Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
- •Frequent laying, climbing, and balancing in or on large equipment.
- •Frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, and crouching.
- •Frequent lifting or pushing up to 25 lbs. with occasional lifting or pushing up to 75 lbs.
- •Dexterous with both hands.
- •Occasional computer and telephone use.
Work Environment
- •Manufacturing metal fabrication environment.
- •High noise levels.
- •Contact with metals, lubricants, solvents, and other miscellaneous gases.
- •Exposure to dust and metal debris at the back of shop.
- •Exposure to moving objects such as machinery, mechanical parts, forklifts, carts and trucks.
- •Exposure to hot or cold temperature when working in areas of the building that cannot be temperature controlled (especially during summer months).
Note
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
We Celebrate Who We Are!
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and t