Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician III

Full Time + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: On-site

Salary Range: $32.00 - $37.00, DOE

Location: Poway, CA

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

VISION

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

MISSION

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

CULTURE

• Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.
• Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, suppliers, and employees.
• Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests and work proactively to solve problems.
• Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.
• Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.
• Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.
• Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Objective

To provide technical leadership and expert-level maintenance support across the manufacturing facility, ensuring maximum equipment uptime, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and mentoring junior technicians to achieve operational excellence.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Production Maintenance Technician - Level 3 to join our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. In this advanced role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex automated production machinery and facility equipment.

The ideal candidate acts as a technical leader on the floor, mentoring junior technicians, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring maximum equipment uptime with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Troubleshooting & Repair: Perform complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting on high-speed automated manufacturing equipment and robotics.
• Preventative & Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM): Execute advanced PM schedules, thermal imaging, vibration analysis, and other predictive maintenance routines to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Equipment Installation & Upgrades: Lead the installation, calibration, and commissioning of new production lines, machinery, and facility upgrades.
• PLC & Automation Support: Troubleshoot and diagnose issues using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and servo systems (make minor program edits or force I/Os as needed).
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and provide hands-on training, guidance, and mentorship to Level 1 and Level 2 maintenance technicians.
• Continuous Improvement (CI): Participate in Lean manufacturing, 5S, and Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS / 5-Why / Fishbone) initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash standards, OSHA regulations, and PPE requirements. Maintain accurate documentation in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Required Skills

• Technical Expertise:
  • Advanced mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair capabilities.
  • Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and mechanical blueprints.
  • Hands-on experience with PLC diagnostics, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and industrial automation controls.
  • Competency in predictive maintenance methodologies (e.g., thermal imaging, vibration analysis).
• Core Competencies:
  • Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills under high-pressure breakdown scenarios.
  • Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for training and mentoring junior staff.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex repair tasks and project timelines simultaneously.
  • Commitment to strict safety standards, industrial compliance, and quality workmanship.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related technical certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 to 8+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience within a fast-paced manufacturing, automotive, or similar production environment.
• Technical Proficiencies:
  • Deep expertise in mechanical systems (gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pumps).
  • Strong electrical aptitude (ability to read schematics, troubleshoot 480V 3-phase systems, control circuits, and DC power supplies).
  • Familiarity with PLC hardware and troubleshooting software (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens).
  • Proficiency with pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and components.
• Software Skills: Working knowledge of CMMS platforms (e.g., Maximo, Fiix) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, bend, stoop, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and regularly lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to work required shifts, on-call rotations, and overtime as needed.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Performed in a demanding manufacturing and production floor environment, involving frequent exposure to noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heavy machinery, and varying seasonal temperatures.
• Safety Equipment: Required to wear mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times, including safety glasses with side shields, steel-toe boots, arc flash protection gear when applicable, and hearing protection. Strict adherence to LOTO and high-voltage safety procedures is required.
• Schedule & Hours: Full-time position. Requires flexibility to support varying shifts, scheduled weekend shutdowns, emergency call-ins for critical equipment failures, and overtime to meet production demands.

Key Contacts & Interactions

• Internal Contacts:
  • Maintenance Management & Engineering: Collaborate directly with engineering teams, manufacturing management, and plant leadership on capital projects, reliability improvements, and complex equipment failures.
  • Production Supervisors & Operators: Coordinate machine downtime, planned maintenance windows, and operational handoffs across shifts.
  • Maintenance Team (Level 1 & 2): Provide daily technical direction, training, coaching, and mentorship to junior technicians.
• External Contacts:
  • Equipment Manufacturers & Service Vendors: Act as the primary technical point of contact for external machine vendors, automation contractors, and specialized service technicians during major installations or complex equipment overhauls.

All offers of employment at Fralock are contingent upon clear results of a background check. Background checks may include some or all the following depending on job title and responsibilities:

• Social Security Verification
• Prior Employment Verification
• Criminal History
• Personal and Professional References
• Motor Vehicle Records
• Credit History

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.