Asset Maintenance Technician II (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; onsite, second shift, Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m. PT

Salary: $27.20–$40.80 USD per hour, plus a 10% shift differential and 10 guaranteed overtime hours per week.

Company

hirify.global develops rockets and advanced manufacturing systems, including the Terran R launch vehicle.

What you will do

• Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on CNC machines, circumferential stir welders, EDM machines, ultrasonic tanks, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system failures using schematics, technical documentation, and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Coordinate technician workflow, prioritize maintenance tasks, communicate shift priorities, and escalate blockers, safety concerns, and equipment issues.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, maintenance scheduling, and compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Track maintenance activity, equipment status, recurring issues, work orders, and operational metrics through CMMS or similar systems.
• Mentor technicians and collaborate with production teams to improve equipment uptime, response time, maintenance consistency, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, equipment maintenance, or a related technical field.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, including PLCs, motors, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and machine control systems.
• Experience maintaining or repairing CNC machines, automation systems, or complex manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating and supporting others during shift execution.
• Strong communication skills and an understanding of safety procedures, lockout/tagout, and manufacturing maintenance best practices.

Nice to have

• Experience with advanced automation systems, robotics, or integrated manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with CMMS software, vibration analysis, thermal imaging, predictive maintenance, or reliability-centered maintenance.
• Experience as a shift lead, team lead, senior technician, or technical mentor.
• Maintenance experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomy, ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on technical work.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• Commitment to fairness, transparency, and equal employment opportunity.