Maintenance Tech III
Allegion · Fontana, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Allegion (industrial) in Fontana, CA. Exposure to hot or cold temperature when working in areas of the building that cannot be temperature controlled (especially during summer months).
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- 5S, PLC, CNC, Welding, Tooling
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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.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
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 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Allegion in Fontana
1 other open role at this site · 2 people we found in reliability roles at Allegion.
- Production Team Leader - 1st Shift · Production · Supervisor
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requirements
for equipment including metal shears, presses, punches, conventional and CNC machines, forklifts, and welders.
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.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Applies electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery and electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants.
- ◆Assembles and tests motor-control devices, switch panels, transformers, solenoids, and other electrical equipment and components according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles.
- ◆Diagnose pneumatic and hydraulic components and systems.
- ◆Diagnose and troubleshoot cause of electrical or electronic malfunction or failure of operational equipment and performs 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 PMs and repairs.
- ◆Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- ◆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.
- ◆Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous based on machine safety barriers.
- ◆Test mechanical/electrical systems using various test procedures on electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as pressure gauges, micrometers, calipers, and voltmeters to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
- ◆Plan layout and installation of new machinery, electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications.
- ◆Installs and maintains CNC machine tools and related equipment.
- ◆Maintains Machine Tools’ electrical systems including reading and interpreting electrical schematics and repairing electrical equipment ranging from low voltage up to 480V-3 Phase.
- ◆Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
- ◆General building & facility electrical maintenance.
- ◆Ability to meet fast paced production deadlines.
Qualifications
· High School Diploma or GED
· Associates degree and/or technical certifications preferred.
· 5+ years of experience in the electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repairing of equipment similar to metal shears, punches and presses, both conventional and CNC machines, as well as fabrication including metal fitting, cutting, and welding.
· Basic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic components/systems.
· Ability to interpret machine schematics and sheet metal drawings.
· Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
· Ability to read and understand CAD drawings.
· Experience working with PLCs and other computer based control systems is preferred.
· Ability to write detailed repair reports and maintenance procedures as well as good verbal communications.
· Strong safety, quality, and teamwork orientation with a track record of dependability.
· Availability to work overtime including weekends.
· Ability to write Maintenance Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures is preferred.
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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 III will work independently and with other operations personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine machine and facility maintenance. This position 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 computer and telephone use.
- •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
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).
