Mechanical Maintenance Technician - San Diego, CA - 1st Shift

Job Description

• We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical repairs, installations, and maintenance tasks across yard facilities, utilities, and production equipment. This role demands a proactive approach to ensure equipment is safe and reliable, utilizing a comprehensive set of mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs, installations, and maintenance (preventative and corrective) on yard facilities, utilities, and production equipment.

• Utilize mechanical skills to repair or install infrastructure, production equipment, rolling stock equipment, HVAC, diesel engines, conveyance, and automated equipment.

• Inspect equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations.

• Conduct equipment service and repairs using test equipment, hand tools, pneumatic tools, and other power tools.

• Complete various required reports and documentation including work orders, inspection forms, discrepancy sheets, logbooks, and service forms.

• Carry out installations, repairs, and maintenance on all utility distribution throughout the facilities.

• Repair buildings, structures, production equipment, and portable production support equipment.

• Diagnose mechanical failures using mechanical knowledge.

• Perform additional tasks relevant to the trade as needed.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of mechanical maintenance experience working on pumps, piping systems, conveyors, and gearboxes.

• High school education with a trade school certificate in mechanical training or equivalent work experience.

• Ability to read and comprehend schematics, diagrams, piping plans, and manufacturer-supplied documentation.

• Proficiency in using measuring equipment like tape measures, rulers, dial indicators, calipers, depth gauges, and feeler gauges.

• Competence in using hand tools and specialized tools such as gear pullers, hydraulic jacks, torque wrenches, and impact wrenches.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Specialized training in diesel engines, automated equipment, or equivalent work experience in a production environment.

• Ability to fabricate using cutting techniques is preferable.

• Skills in precision measurement and alignment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, engine repair and overhaul, and equipment operation.

• Capability to work in varied whole body positions, at heights, and in confined spaces with limited visibility.

• Flexibility to work any shift and comprehend safety instructions, regulations, and warnings.

Why Work Here?

• Join a stable and secure workplace with work guaranteed for the next decade, offering a unique opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse range of equipment. This is an excellent role for individuals with foundational skills and a positive attitude, looking to expand their expertise.

Work Environment

• The work environment includes various locations throughout NASSCO, requiring the ability to work in different conditions including at heights, in confined spaces, and on varied shifts. Employees are expected to adhere to safety procedures and use personal protective equipment as necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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 San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.