ZipRecruiter is hiring: Maintenance Electrician in Bakersfield

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician

A leading manufacturer is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join its operations team in Bakersfield, CA. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with strong mechanical experience and solid electrical troubleshooting skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and optimizing production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on industrial machinery, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components such as motors, relays, sensors, control panels, and PLCs.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and document findings to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with safety and operational standards.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades.
• Respond to breakdowns with urgency and precision to minimize production disruptions.
• Strong skills in electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bakersfield, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.