Industrial Maintenance Technician

About Us

Advanced Structural Technologies (AST) is a leading manufacturer of forged, spun, and precision-machined components serving the aerospace, defense, and automotive industries. With over 25 years of experience and a 250,000-sq-ft facility in Oxnard, California, we combine engineering innovation, advanced manufacturing, and quality excellence to deliver mission-critical products with unmatched precision and reliability.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills to support our high-volume manufacturing operations. This role is key to ensuring the uptime, reliability, and safety of all production equipment across multiple departments.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, resourceful, and experienced in hydraulics, pneumatics, automation systems, and control circuits. You’ll work on a wide range of equipment — from heavy industrial presses and flow-forming machines to CNC systems — in a collaborative, fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain both electrical and mechanical systems on industrial equipment
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime and reliability
• Work with 480V 3-phase wiring, sensors, drives, motors, and automation controls
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems across forging, spinning, and machining departments
• Use multimeters and diagnostic tools to identify and resolve electrical or control system issues
• Support installation, startup, and integration of new production machinery
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals
• Collaborate with production teams to meet schedules and continuous improvement goals
• Maintain compliance with LOTO procedures, safety standards, and facility policies
• Diagnose system malfunctions and perform repairs on industrial gas furnaces, heat-treat ovens, and related temperature control systems

Qualifications

Why Join AST

Pay Range : $28.00 – $40.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Schedule : Monday–Friday | Full-Time | 40 hours / week + overtime as needed

Ready to Keep Production Running Smoothly?

If you’re a skilled Maintenance Technician with a passion for problem-solving, reliability, and precision, we want to hear from you. Join AST and play a vital role in powering the future of advanced manufacturing