Maintenance Technician
Staffmark · Santa Fe Springs, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Staffmark (industrial) in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, machinery, and facility systems to support safe and efficient operations.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, 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 93 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 93 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
- ✓ Welding 34%
- ✓ PLC 33%
- ✓ Team leadership 33%
- Tooling 32%
- Automation 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Requirements
- ✓High school diploma or GED required.
- ✓Technical school, vocational training, or industrial maintenance certification preferred.
Requirements
- ✓Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic equipment.
- ✓Ability to read technical manuals, diagrams, blueprints, or equipment documentation.
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- ✓Commitment to workplace safety, quality workmanship, and preventative maintenance practices.
- ✓At least 2 years of experience in facilities maintenance or mechanical equipment maintenance.
- ✓· Ability to Successfully read and understand schematics for various types of equipment.
- ✓· Owns all hand tools.
- ✓· Willing to work overtime as needed.
- ✓· Must possess quality communication and interpersonal skills.
- ✓· Must possess sound problem-solving skills.
- ✓· Ability to multi-task.
- ✓· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
- ✓· Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
- ✓· Exercises team effort to achieve success.
- ✓· Demonstrates respect for peers, subordinates, supervisors and customers.
- ✓· Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- ✓· Must fully understand and adhere to maintenance, safety, and quality processes
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, facilities maintenance, or a related technical environment is preferred.
- ✓Experience performing preventative maintenance programs and responding to equipment breakdowns is beneficial.
- ✓Knowledge of PLCs, electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, or fabrication is considered an asset.
- ✓Individuals who demonstrate strong troubleshooting abilities, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement are well positioned for success as a Maintenance Technician.
What You Will Do
As a Maintenance Technician you will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, machinery, and facility systems to support safe and efficient operations. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose equipment issues, replace worn components, document completed work, and work closely with production and operations teams to minimize downtime while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- ◆Provide preventative maintenance for all company tools, equipment, trucks, carts, forklifts, and facilities. · Read equipment literature and provide troubleshooting. · Search replacement parts, order through the office and replace them when received. · Participate in mechanical assembly process of production when necessary. · Keep work areas organized, safe, and clean. · Trouble shoot tools and equipment mechanically and electrically and execute appropriate action. · Preventative checkups and maintenance of company trucks. · Preventative checkups and maintenance of forklifts. · Preventative checkups and maintenance of equipment. · Preventative checkups and maintenance of tools, welding machines, compressors, etc. · Maintain maintenance area inventory. · Perform facilities repairs and maintenance as directed (electric plugs, fuses, plumbing, doors, lights, housekeeping, roof, A/C units, concrete repairs, etc
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Now hiring for a Maintenance Technician
Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Pay Rate: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour
Schedule: 1st shift
Duct Tape Ain’t a Strategy. You Know Better.
Looking for Maintenance Technician jobs in Santa Fe Springs where your technical skills keep equipment operating at its best? This opportunity allows you to troubleshoot problems, perform repairs, and help maintain the systems that keep production moving safely and efficiently.
If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Maintenance Technician career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.
- •Provide preventative maintenance for all company tools, equipment, trucks, carts, forklifts, and facilities. · Read equipment literature and provide troubleshooting. · Search replacement parts, order through the office and replace them when received. · Participate in mechanical assembly process of production when necessary. · Keep work areas organized, safe, and clean. · Trouble shoot tools and equipment mechanically and electrically and execute appropriate action. · Preventative checkups and maintenance of company trucks. · Preventative checkups and maintenance of forklifts. · Preventative checkups and maintenance of equipment. · Preventative checkups and maintenance of tools, welding machines, compressors, etc. · Maintain maintenance area inventory. · Perform facilities repairs and maintenance as directed (electric plugs, fuses, plumbing, doors, lights, housekeeping, roof, A/C units, concrete repairs, etc.). · Constantly check for repair needs of the facility, and perform necessary repairs. · Consistently monitor and survey all tools, equipment, vehicles and facilities to ensure that everything is in good aesthetic and operating condition.
Physical Capabilities
- •Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work in a variety of industrial environments throughout the shift.
- •Ability to lift equipment, tools, and replacement parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
- •Ability to safely work around moving machinery while following established safety procedures.
- •Manual dexterity to operate tools, perform repairs, and inspect equipment.
Benefits
- •Competitive Weekly Pay
- •Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- •Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
- •Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
- •Safety-Focused Workplace committed to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
“Everyone went above and beyond.” Ismael, Maintenance Mechanic
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