Maintenance Technician
Flex · California
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Flex (industrial) in California.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- 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
- Less than usual (2+ 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.
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Job Summary
Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a/an Maintenance Technician in USA Fontana, Ca.
Report to the Facilities Manager, Maintenance Technician, is responsible for the repair and upkeep of equipment and building facilities.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team
- ✓High School Diploma or equivalent
- ✓2+ years’ experience in preventative maintenance or related field
- ✓Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- ✓Knowledge of general carpentry and repair, electrical, and plumbing
- ✓Ability to use hand tools and power tools
- ✓Good interpersonal skills, mathematical aptitude, mechanical/technical skills, and logical problem-solving skills
- ✓Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and shift from task to task as needed
- ✓Deadline and detail-oriented
- ✓Excellent organizational and time management skills
What the physical
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
What a typical day looks like
- •Complete work and repair orders in a timely fashion
- •Inspect and identify equipment or machines in need of repair
- •Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs.
- •Plans repair work using buildings blueprints or equipment manual as needed.
- •Performs general repairs to include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures
- •Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment and building systems including forklifts
- •Maintain a clean and safe work area
- •Oversee work performed by outside contractors, as necessary
- •Perform other related duties as assigned
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- •Prolonged periods standing and walking.
- •Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
- •Must be able to traverse property and facility to diagnose building issues and plan repairs or maintenance.
- •Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- •Must wear PPE, such as gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection, while working on the production floor
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What you'll receive for the great work you provide
- •Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- •Life Insurance
- •Short-term and Long-term Disability
- •Matching 401(k) Contributions
- •Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- •Tuition Reimbursement