Industrial Maintenance Tech II
ATI · Irvine, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at ATI (metals) in Irvine, CA. You will perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks independently and alongside plant personnel.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 148 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 156 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)
Typical $76k–$118k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 39%
- PLC 34%
- Welding 30%
- Tooling 23%
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- 1
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- 2
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- 3
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Position summary
As a Maintenance Tech II , you will perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks independently and alongside plant personnel. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment and supporting facility operations. The Maintenance Tech II is responsible for diagnosing issues, sourcing parts, and executing repairs efficiently to minimize downtime.
Position essential functions include but are not limited to
- ◆Diagnose, test, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment.
- ◆Perform maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and components.
- ◆Troubleshoot and service variable speed AC and DC motor drives.
- ◆Install, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment related to production and facility operations.
- ◆Use manuals, schematics, and diagrams to effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.
- ◆Understand fluid power systems and troubleshoot/install valves, cylinders, motors, and pumps.
- ◆Perform preventive maintenance on equipment using standard practices and procedures.
- ◆Maintain clean and organized work areas, tools, and equipment .
- ◆Follow all company safety guidelines, including PPE
requirements
and plant safety rules.
- ✓Always uphold equipment safety and ethical standards.
Position summary
As a Maintenance Tech II , you will perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks independently and alongside plant personnel. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment and supporting facility operations. The Maintenance Tech II is responsible for diagnosing issues, sourcing parts, and executing repairs efficiently to minimize downtime.
Position essential functions include but are not limited to
- ◆Diagnose, test, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment.
- ◆Perform maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and components.
- ◆Troubleshoot and service variable speed AC and DC motor drives.
- ◆Install, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment related to production and facility operations.
- ◆Use manuals, schematics, and diagrams to effectively troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise.
- ◆Understand fluid power systems and troubleshoot/install valves, cylinders, motors, and pumps.
- ◆Perform preventive maintenance on equipment using standard practices and procedures.
- ◆Maintain clean and organized work areas, tools, and equipment .
- ◆Follow all company safety guidelines, including PPE
requirements
and plant safety rules.
- ✓Always uphold equipment safety and ethical standards.
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Essential skills & abilities
- •Proven experience as a maintenance technician, industrial and/or facilities maintenance.
- •Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with complex mechanical assemblies and measurements .
- •Understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- •Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings.
- •Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- •Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities.
- •Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- •Basic computer skills to maintain records, work history, and inventory of parts
- •Ability to utilize meters, gauges, and other test equipment to facilitate quality and timely repairs.
BASIC REQUIRED SKILLS (Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience will be considered) :
- •3 years of maintenance experience preferred with exposure to electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
- •Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- •Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance.
- •Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- •Good time management and organizational skills.
- •Ability to use power tools safely and effectively.
- •Ability to identify components from drawings and work under direction.
- •Ability to replace components and perform basic troubleshooting.
Work schedule: M-F(1pm-9:30pm)
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Essential skills & abilities
- •Proven experience as a maintenance technician, industrial and/or facilities maintenance.
- •Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with complex mechanical assemblies and measurements .
- •Understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- •Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings.
- •Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- •Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities.
- •Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- •Basic computer skills to maintain records, work history, and inventory of parts
- •Ability to utilize meters, gauges, and other test equipment to facilitate quality and timely repairs.
BASIC REQUIRED SKILLS (Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience will be considered) :
- •3 years of maintenance experience preferred with exposure to electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
- •Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- •Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance.
- •Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- •Good time management and organizational skills.
- •Ability to use power tools safely and effectively.
- •Ability to identify components from drawings and work under direction.
- •Ability to replace components and perform basic troubleshooting.
Work schedule: M-F(1pm-9:30pm)
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