Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer / Mechanic

Hydraulic Maintenance Mechanic for a Aerospace/Medical Device Company

2nd shift

$33 - $38/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer with over three years of experience in industrial maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for hands-on work and machinery repair. This role involves performing both electrical and mechanical predictive and corrective maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform all electrical and mechanical predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and troubleshoot communication issues.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems with a focus on hydraulics.
• Maintain electrical equipment and components, including frequency controllers, electrical conductors, conduit, cable trays, power panels, motor control centers, and overhead lines.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Fabricate and repair tooling and machines when necessary.

Essential Skills

• Experience with hydraulics and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and repair techniques.
• Experience with compression and injection molding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with programmable logic controllers.
• Mechanical knowledge with a focus on hydraulics.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable company that offers room for advancement. Be part of a supportive team where your skills and contributions are valued.

Work Environment

This position is for the 2nd shift, with starting times at 11am, 12pm, or 1pm depending on candidate preference, ending at 11pm. Initial training will take place on the 1st shift for four weeks. The facility operates 24/7 with over 25 presses and injection molding machines. You will be part of a dedicated maintenance team ensuring seamless operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.