Maintenance Technician (Fullerton, CA)

THE ROLE

Avocado is currently looking for a Maintenance Technician to be part of the Maintenance team. 

Since 1987, Brentwood Home has been handcrafting the finest luxury mattresses, pillows and bedding — thoughtfully made with non-toxic materials and natural elements — right here in our own Fullerton factory.

Our Maintenance Mechanic will diagnose, repair, adjust, or maintain any industrial manufacturing machinery, such as C&C machines, quilting machines, sewing machines, pneumatic tools, and conveyor systems in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturing specifications using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments; perform facility/building maintenance.

*Note on Location: You will be working on-site at one of our Fullerton locations. 

*Note on Pay Transparency:. The pay range for this role is  $21-24.56/hr.

WHAT YOU’LL BE WORKING ON

The following is a list of the essential duties and responsibilities that are expected of the maintenance mechanic; however, additional duties may be assigned, as required.

Must Have

• Read and understand electrical circuit diagrams.

• Read and understand hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.

• Read and understand mechanical drawings/blueprints.

• Perform and record preventive maintenance activities.

• Refill hydraulic system.

• Replace air filters.

• Replace faulty electrical control components.

• Replace faulty electrical cords, plugs, and/or switches.

• Capable of working in elevated work areas.

• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Electrical Experience:

• Safely measure voltage, current and power in AC and DC circuits.

• Use diagnostic tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot controls and electrical faults on machinery.

• Able to do basic wiring and understand wire gauges.

• Able to use a computer and diagnostic software to diagnose electrical and automation problems.

WHAT YOU BRING

Required Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required

• Minimum of 1-3 years industrial maintenance experience, facility maintenance experience, or construction experience.

• Basic understanding of computers including Microsoft Office, such as Outlook, Word, Excel

• Be able to learn and use preventive maintenance software for scheduling and monitoring various equipment throughout the factory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical Experience such as installing and replacing motors.

• Pneumatic experience with pneumatic lines/hoses.

• Plumbing experience with basic pipe fitting knowledge and the ability to use a pipe threader.

• Hydraulic experience such as fluid contamination prevention processes and procedures.

• Welding experience such as basic knowledge of metal materials, welding rods, and welding procedures.

• General Construction experience such as using basic power tools safely.

• Lock Out/Tag Out, Lifting & Rigging, preventive or predictive maintenance or any journeyman/trades licensing is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Capable of working in elevated work areas.

• Lift up to 50 pounds.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Avocado Green Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits + Perks

• Fun, flexible, growth oriented culture!

• TEAM building events

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 100% Paid Life Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Wellness programs

• Vacation Pay, Sick Pay, and Floating Holidays

• Employee Discounts

WHY WORK AT AVOCADO GREEN BRANDS?

Be part of the change | work at an emerging company that is on the mission to increase sustainable and clean products.

Culture | be part of a fun, collaborative and passionate team.

Thank you very much for your interest in working for Avocado Green Brands. We appreciate your time and review each and every resume that is submitted. You will receive an email within 24 hours that confirms your application has been accepted by our applicant tracking system. If you are selected to participate in the interview process, you will receive an email within two weeks from our Talent Acquisition department.

Avocado Green Brands is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.