Element has an opportunity for a Maintenance Technician who will support the Huntington Beach testing facility. The successful candidate will have a strong background in equipment maintenance providing a high level of troubleshooting maintenance issues in a safe and efficient manner.

Salary: $22- $28/hr DOE 

The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for:

·       Proactively identify and address potential issues to minimize machine downtime and ensure continuous production

·       Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics on testing & facilities equipment to quickly resolve maintenance issues and restore functionality

·       Develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance and longevity of equipment in the department

·       Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections and preventative maintenance tasks

·       Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees

·       Conduct repairs on machinery to maintain operational efficiency

·       Support other facility repairs as needed

·       Manage spare parts inventory to ensure availability of critical components for timely repairs

·       Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes and machine reliability

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to support and/or perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this job at the Company’s discretion.

·       High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree in a related field

·       Minimum 3 years of experience in equipment maintenance (hydraulic equipment maintenance would be advantageous. e.g. replacing servo valves, piston seals, etc.)

·       Ability to read and interpret manuals and schematics

·       Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on variety of equipment types

·       Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues

·       Strong commitment to safety protocols and guidelines

·       Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

·       Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly

·       Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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