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Job Title: Maintenance Technician $50-$55

This role will begin on the **day shift (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)** to support initial ramp-up and training. Within the first six months, it will transition to a **permanent second shift** , operating from **2:00 PM - 10:30 PM** .

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of production and R&D equipment. You will work cross-functionally with engineering teams to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and software issues. Your role will include executing equipment qualifications, calibrations, and performance verification to ensure uptime, repeatability, and compliance with process requirements.

Responsibilities

+ Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production automation and manual equipment.

+ Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.

+ Execute equipment qualifications, calibrations, and performance verification.

+ Track maintenance activities, equipment status, and repairs in detailed documentation.

+ Develop and refine preventive maintenance procedures and equipment upgrade plans.

+ Support installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of manufacturing tools.

+ Identify and implement improvements in reliability, throughput, and safety.

+ Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Essential Skills

+ 7+ years of high-tech production machine maintenance experience.

+ Experience working on manual and automated systems.

+ Hands-on expertise with mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

+ Strong first-principles troubleshooting skills.

+ Excellent documentation habits with clear, concise, and accurate recordkeeping.

+ Safety-first mindset with knowledge of LOTO and high-voltage/gas safety practices.

+ Physical capability to perform tasks during an 8-hour shift and handle heavy lifting.

+ High School diploma required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ PLC programming understanding is a plus.

+ A two-year technical degree is a bonus.

+ Experience working with gloveboxes in controlled environments is advantageous.

+ Hands-on experience with PVD processes is a bonus.

+ Familiarity with ECP or laser machining technologies is desirable.

+ Advanced knowledge of CNC machining and control systems is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic startup with sites in Berkeley and Santa Clara, where you will have the opportunity to work in an innovative environment that values flexibility and solutions-oriented thinking.

Work Environment

This role requires onsite presence in Berkeley, with a preference for candidates who are within a 45-minute commute. The work environment emphasizes safety and cleanliness, using a variety of technologies and equipment to maintain a high standard of operational efficiency.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Emeryville, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 Emeryville,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2025.

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.