Maintenance Mechanic

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

  

Job Description

  

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you play a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing advanced vacuum systems as well as associated facility and production equipment. This position requires strong hands‑on technical expertise with rough and high‑vacuum systems, mechanical and electrical components, and preventive maintenance processes. The Maintenance Mechanic works both independently and collaboratively to ensure system reliability, equipment uptime, and compliance with safety and operational standards.

What You’ll Do

• Repair, rebuild, and retrofit machinery to support efficient and safe production operations
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues involving vacuum systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems, and basic electronic components
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair rough and high‑vacuum systems; diagnose performance issues; perform helium leak detection; and install and service vacuum components
• Interpret schematics and technical documentation and interface with electrical, PLC, and pneumatic control systems
• Support equipment startups, shutdowns, and system modifications
• Coordinate with engineering teams and external vendors while ensuring compliance with safety and cleanroom protocols
• Assist with the installation, integration, and commissioning of new equipment and systems
• Document maintenance activities in the CMMS and adhere to the preventive maintenance program
• Perform light facility repairs, including basic plumbing and minor structural work
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and forklifts
• Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Work near moving mechanical equipment while following required protective measures

What You Need

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills – required
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, cryogenics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems, and basic programmable controllers and drive systems – required
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, and diagnostic equipment – required
• Ability to obtain forklift and other required equipment certifications – required
• High school diploma or GED – required; technical degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of maintenance experience – required; experience with industrial, laboratory, or semiconductor vacuum systems preferred
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs, troubleshooting methods, and vacuum leak‑checking techniques – required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, and crawling – required
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and safely around moving machinery – required
• Ability to work onsite at the Rancho Cordova location – required; position may require on‑call or off‑hours maintenance support

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, incentive opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision coverage effective on day one
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Life insurance and supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition reimbursement and educational support

What Happens Next

After submitting your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your qualifications. If selected to move forward, you will be contacted by phone or email regarding next steps. The hiring process will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons as defined by federal regulation.
Teledyne is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected characteristics.

  

Salary Range:

$62,800.00-$83,700.000

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​