Manufacturing Maintenance Technician (Aerospace)

Location: San Jose, California, United States. Onsite manufacturing role with a Monday–Friday day-shift schedule and mandatory overtime during peak production periods. Travel of up to 10% may be required for integrator buy-offs.

Salary: $48.00–$72.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company developing, manufacturing, and operating all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

What you will do

• Maintain uptime for automated robotic production lines supporting high-voltage electric propulsion systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain automation, robotics, PLCs, industrial controls, pneumatic systems, hydraulic power, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Execute and improve preventive maintenance plans to increase equipment reliability.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, integration, and IQ/OQ/PQ qualification with integrators and engineering teams.
• Manage spare parts inventory and design basic fixtures and electrical panels to improve safety, quality, and cycle time.
• Mentor junior technicians and operators while sharing technical knowledge on the production floor.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as an equipment maintenance, controls, or automation technician in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Associate’s degree in mechatronics, industrial maintenance, or electrical technology, or equivalent military or industry experience.
• Experience teaching or programming industrial robots, preferably Fanuc, and diagnosing faults using PLCs, preferably Allen-Bradley.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Knowledge of NFPA 79, NEC, ANSI/RIA 15.06, and OSHA standards.
• Commitment to LOTO, arc-flash safety, 5S, logical troubleshooting, and diagnostic problem-solving.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-voltage battery module or pack assembly and powertrain production.
• Experience with laser welding, resistance spot welding, or high-voltage battery testing equipment.
• NFPA 70E certification and basic machine-shop experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-sensitive role requiring a background check and pre-employment and random drug screening.
• Performance-based compensation structure.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Inclusive workplace focused on diversity, equity, and team member support.