Maintenance Tech

Job Title: Maintenance Tech I

Location: Carson, CA, United States, 90746

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary: $25.30 - $27.00 per hour

Posted: Jul 21, 2026

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs machinery and mechanical equipment, and performs highly diversified preventative maintenance operations.
• Performs scheduled plant preventive maintenance activities on machines, equipment, and plant facilities as well as emergency and unscheduled repairs with the objective of optimizing plant performance and plant operating efficiency.
• Reads manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and services.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
• Detects faulty operations, defective materials, and reports any unusual situations to management.
• Utilizes a computer to prepare documents, use work order system, and maintain records.
• Maintains repair parts and supply inventory.
• Maintains tools, vehicles, equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe condition.
• Complies with and ensures that peers and subcontractors demonstrate safe work practices in compliance with Federal, State, and local codes and with company safety policies and procedures.
• Conducts safety inspections on assigned vehicles, plant equipment, and facilities.
• May work weekend, holiday, or emergency shifts independently with and without supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate machinery and technical equipment.
• In‑depth knowledge of system maintenance.
• Basic word processing and computer database skills.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Regularly stand, walk, and may sit for extended periods of time.
• Regularly use hand‑eye coordination, grasp, manipulate, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
• Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds using mechanical equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions, including extreme heat, humidity, and cold.

• Office Environment:
  This position does not operate in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Plant Environment:
  This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools, and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty/dirty conditions. Where applicable PPE is required. PPE includes hard hats, safety glasses, earplugs, steel toe/composite boots, and fall protection.

• HS Diploma required.
• College degree or technical training in a related field (preferred).
• 3‑5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).

• CalOSHA 10 (preferred).
• OSHA Forklift Certification (preferred).
• CPR & First Aid Certification (preferred).

• 401(k) with employee match.
• Robust health‑care options.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Casual dress code, free snacks, and quarterly events.
• Access to discounts, specialty savings, and voluntary benefits through Life Mart.

Arktura LLC is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose‑driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us by email at talentacqu and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.