Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician III

Location: Brawley, California

Type: Contract (12 months with possibility of extension or permanent hire)

Schedule: 9/80

Benefits: Dental, Healthcare, Vision, and 401k

Job Summary:

Airswift is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Maintenance Technician III to support one of our major clients operations at an innovative industrial facility in Brawley, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining mechanical systems that support advanced mineral extraction processes. Candidates with prior experience in lithium or brine-based chemical processing environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety, health, and environmental rules, regulations, and procedures
• Perform safety, quality, and environmental inspections
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment through regular housekeeping

Maintenance & Repair

• Perform routine inspections, lubrication, and servicing of machinery
• Troubleshoot and maintain centrifugal and mag drive pumps
• Recommend and implement equipment refurbishment or replacement
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment and systems
• Document maintenance activities, parts usage, and repair methods

Team Collaboration

• Cooperate with team members to achieve plant goals
• Participate in special teams for troubleshooting or continuous improvement

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Familiarity with mineral processing or chemical extraction systems
• Prior work experience in facilities involved in brine handling , direct lithium extraction , or similar technologies
• Understanding of equipment used in high-purity resource recovery (e.g., filtration systems, ion exchange units, separators)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of plant maintenance experience preferred
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to analyze mechanical/electrical problems and implement effective repairs
• Clear and concise communication skills with supervisors and colleagues
• High School Diploma or GED required; Plant or Maintenance Technology Certificate preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform manual labor
• Dexterity for operating hand and power tools, assembling/disassembling equipment, and mobile equipment operation
• Ability to distinguish colors related to electrical wiring
• Must be responsive to visual and audible alarms

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