Maintenance Technician

About NewBasis:

At NewBasis, we manufacture high-quality composite infrastructure products designed to support utility and municipal networks. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, collaborative, and fast-paced manufacturing environment where team members can grow and thrive.   

Position Overview:

We are looking for a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to join our team in Riverside, CA. In this role, you will play a critical part in keeping our manufacturing plant running smoothly by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and completing repairs to minimize downtime and keep operations running safely and efficiently.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective repairs on production equipment and machinery.   

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.   

• Inspect and service facility systems, including dust collection units, compressed air lines, and electrical infrastructure.   

• Respond quickly to emergency equipment breakdowns on the production floor to minimize operational downtime.   

• Strictly follow and enforce OSHA safety guidelines and company safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, and hazmat compliance.   

• Accurately complete work orders and maintain preventive maintenance logs.   

• Assist with parts inventory tracking by identifying and reporting needed replacement parts.   

• Maintain clean and organized shop areas adhering to 5S and housekeeping standards.   

• Safely operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and specialized hand/power tools.   

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; technical or vocational certification preferred.   

• Experience: Minimum 1 to 3 years of mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.   

• Technical Skills: Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.   

• Safety Knowledge: Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.   

• Schematics: Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and electrical schematics.   

• Certifications: Forklift certified (or ability to obtain certification upon hire).   

• Languages: English proficiency required; bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.   

• Schedule: Ability to work extended hours, overtime, or varying shifts as business needs dictate.   

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Ability to stand, walk, squat, reach, bend, and balance throughout a 10-hour shift.   

• Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs with assistance.   

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment around heavy equipment and machinery.
  
  

NewBasis reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject. NewBasis provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - NewBasis will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit reach out to Human Resources at 951-787-0600.