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Ensign-Bickford Industries

High-tech conglomerate in space, biotech, defense

Maintenance Mechanic

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$20 - $35/hr
Junior
Moorpark, CA, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Must have a high school diploma and two or more years of related experience, with a trade or technical school certificate or relevant experience.
  • Must understand mechanical functioning and have operational knowledge of all production machinery, equipment, and tooling.
  • Must have experience in at least one specialized skilled maintenance area, such as electrical, general maintenance, electronics, or mechanical repair.
  • Must have experience troubleshooting complex equipment.
  • Must be able to innovate, analyze situations accurately, and adopt an effective course of action to solve operating equipment problems.
  • Must comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety and health rules.
  • Must be able to read, interpret, and understand equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints.
  • Must be able to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
  • Must be able to lift 70 pounds.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in cold and hot weather.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct repairs and preventive maintenance service.
  • Maintain production and quality by ensuring reliable operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
  • Provide emergency or unscheduled equipment repairs during production.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment and plant facilities.
  • Perform mechanic duties, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting and repair of production machines and ancillary facility equipment.
  • Start up and operate production machinery and equipment for manufacturing pilot-run materials and special products.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to fabricate parts and equipment using 80/20 and other materials.

About the company

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Ensign-Bickford Industries

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EBI operates across space and defense, pet food science, and biotechnology, coordinating multiple high-tech units. Each unit develops specialized technologies or products, while a centralized operating system standardizes processes and enables cross-unit collaboration from development to deployment. Its private, multigenerational ownership combined with a centralized platform supports long-term planning across diverse fields. Its goal is sustainable, multi-generation growth by integrating advanced capabilities across its sectors while upholding shared values.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1836

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What believers are saying

  • Artemis II succeeded in April 2026, validating EBAD hardware for future missions.
  • EBAD won a $29.5 million Navy contract in July 2026 through 2031.
  • EBAD earned Hall of Fame recognition in September 2026, strengthening recruiting and customer trust.

What critics are saying

  • EBAD depends heavily on NASA and Defense contracts, concentrating revenue in one buyer set.
  • The July 2026 Navy award was sole-source, exposing pricing power to customer concentration.
  • Any Artemis III delay after 2027 would directly pressure EBAD space growth.

What makes Ensign-Bickford Industries unique

  • EBAD celebrated 190 years in June 2026, signaling deep institutional endurance.
  • EBAD supplied Artemis II separation hardware, proving flight-critical aerospace competence in 2026.
  • EBAD remains a non-traditional defense contractor with precision energetics and mechanisms expertise.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonus

Company News

Portland Press Herald
Jul 7th, 2024
Obituary: Paula Ferguson

EnviroLogix was acquired by Ensign-Bickford Industries in 2010 and the couple retired in 2012.

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Jul 7th, 2022
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. hired Cawood on Jul 7th 21'.

Cawood joined Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) last year as part of its Diagnostic Solutions Group.

GovCon Wire
Jan 27th, 2022
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. sold assets to Blue Origin, LLC in the amount of $262M on Jul 1st 21'.

Blue Origin has agreed to acquire advanced robotics manufacturer Honeybee Robotics from technology conglomerate Ensign-Bickford Industries for an undisclosed amount.