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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Manufactures high-reliability payload release systems

Maintenance Mechanic

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeMoorpark, CA, USAIn-person

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 production machinery, equipment, and tooling.
  • Must have experience in at least one specialized skilled maintenance area, such as electrical work, general maintenance, electronics, or mechanical repair.
  • Must have experience troubleshooting complex equipment.
  • Must be able to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action to solve operating equipment problems.
  • Must comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 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 the plant facility.
  • Perform mechanic duties, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting and repair of production machines and facility ancillary equipment.
  • Start up and operate production machinery and equipment for manufacturing pilot-run materials and special products.

Desired Qualifications

  • Fabricate parts and equipment using 80/20 and other materials.

About the Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Manufactures high-reliability payload release systems

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense provides high-reliability payload release and spacecraft deployment systems for space and defense missions, including Multi Point Payload Release Mechanisms (PRM) and Hold Down Release Mechanisms (HDRM). These mechanisms securely hold a payload during launch and release it on command to enable precise satellite deployment, built to meet strict safety and performance requirements. EBAD differentiates itself through its long aerospace heritage dating back to 1836 and its focus on mission-critical reliability, rigorous testing, and tailored engineering for defense and civilian space programs. Its goal is to deliver dependable, proven hardware and strong customer collaboration to help clients achieve successful missions while supporting STEM education initiatives.

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