Maintenance Technician
$25 - $40/hr
Senior
Associate's
Goleta, CA, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance is required.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills are required.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals is required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
- Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods is required.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights with appropriate personal protective equipment is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment including hydraulic presses, chillers, compressors, and filtration systems.
- Conduct condition monitoring such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and oil sampling.
- Inspect and service rotating equipment, including bearings, belts, and lubrication systems.
- Document maintenance activities and close work orders in computerized maintenance management systems such as SAP or eMaint.
- Diagnose and repair programmable logic controller-controlled systems, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems.
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components including drives, servos, relays, sensors, and pneumatic systems.
- Perform mechanical and alignment adjustments on conveyors, gearboxes, and tooling.
- Respond to equipment downtime and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
- Support installation of new equipment and upgrades.
- Align motors, calibrate sensors and encoders, and validate system functionality.
- Coordinate with Engineering and original equipment manufacturers during commissioning activities.
- Maintain HVAC, compressed air systems, reverse osmosis/deionized water systems, and chilled water loops.
- Monitor system performance including pressures, fluid levels, and control panels.
- Perform general building maintenance tasks as required.
- Follow safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout, Arc Flash, and confined space requirements.
- Conduct job hazard analyses prior to maintenance work.
- Support safety audits and corrective action implementation.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and update technical documentation.
- Support development of and adherence to standard operating procedures and maintenance procedures.
- Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
- Track usage of spare parts and support inventory replenishment processes.
- Identify critical parts shortages and escalate procurement needs.
- Maintain organization of tools and spare parts storage areas.
- Participate in daily production and maintenance meetings.
- Communicate equipment issues affecting production, quality, or safety.
- Train and mentor entry-level technicians as needed.
Desired Qualifications
- An associate degree or technical certification in maintenance, electrical, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience with programmable logic controller programming or advanced troubleshooting is preferred.
- Certifications in HVAC, electrical systems, automation, or related disciplines are preferred.
- Familiarity with SAP PM, eMaint, or similar computerized maintenance management systems is preferred.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
About the company
Global filtration technology leader focused on intelligent filtration and separation solutions for transportation, life sciences, and environmental sectors. Its products filter air and liquids and separate contaminants in applications ranging from clean mobility to clean water and clean industry. The company differentiates itself through its large global footprint, long family-owned history since 1941, and integrated solutions across automotive, healthcare, and environmental markets, enabling cleaner mobility, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner industry while protecting the environment and conserving limited resources. Its goal is to help customers reduce environmental impact and use resources more sustainably.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Portage, Michigan
Founded
1941
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 leadership hires Joost Margry and Christoph Sagemüller sharpen sales and brand execution.
- IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 showcases fuel-saving filters, including up to 40% lower pressure loss.
- India expansion adds Tumkur, Pune, and 300-400 jobs, strengthening engineering and manufacturing capacity.
What critics are saying
- April 2026 the company announced Speyer's closure by end-2028, cutting 600 jobs.
- January 2026 Zaragoza workers fought 150 planned layoffs, signaling further European restructuring.
- Persistent European plant exits turn MANN+HUMMEL into a lower-margin contract manufacturer.
What makes MANN+HUMMEL unique
- MANN+HUMMEL spans transportation, life sciences, air, water, and membrane filtration worldwide.
- Its Tumkur center, launched September 2026, is the largest development hub outside Germany.
- The April 29, 2026 Ion Exchange deal localizes PVDF membranes through licensed technology.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation