Electro‑Mechanical Rebuild & Fabrication Mechanic

Oliver Packaging & Printing; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Inc. is a hands-on maintenance role focused on the mechanical health of presses and production gear. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, rebuild components, and work with vendors to source parts and implement improvements.

The position requires 5+ years in industrial maintenance, strong troubleshooting, and shop skills with lathe, milling, surface grinder, and drill press. Reading diagrams and prioritizing uptime are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to diagnose faults and implement reliable fix approaches.
• Experience repairing and rebuilding production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair presses and ancillary manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with supervisors and production teams to resolve performance issues.
• Rebuild machines and components; modify designs for reliability.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Reading diagrams

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical certifications

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Drill press

Job description

Build, fix, and elevate the machines behind great packagingAt Oliver Inc., our passion for print and packaging is matched only by our commitment to craftsmanship. With multiple sites and cutting-edge, sustainable technology, we deliver speed, consistency, and nimbleness for our customers’ brands.Your missionOwn the mechanical health of our presses and production equipment. You’ll blend hands-on diagnostics, precision rebuilds, machining and welding, and vendor collaboration to improve reliability and reduce downtime.How you’ll make an impactMaintain, troubleshoot, and repair presses and ancillary manufacturing equipment.Collaborate with supervisors and production teams to identify and resolve performance issues.Diagnose mechanical faults; choose appropriate repair paths.Rebuild machines, equipment, and components when required.Research and implement modifications that increase reliability and minimize failures.Work with OEMs and suppliers to address failures, source parts, and apply recommended improvements.Determine when to execute repairs in-house versus outsourcing.Maintain parts inventory; qualify suppliers based on availability, quality, and cost.Design, machine, weld, and fabricate parts, tooling, and fixtures.Perform various welding processes; operate a lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, drill press, and other shop equipment.Assist with general facility upkeep, including carpentry and related maintenance.Respond to issues and emergencies during assigned shift hours.Complete additional duties as assigned.ScheduleFull-time, 1st shiftOccasional response to equipment emergencies may be required based on operational needsWhat you’ll bring to the team5+ years of mechanical experience; industrial/manufacturing background preferred.Comprehensive knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance practices.Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving strength.Proven experience repairing and rebuilding industrial/manufacturing equipment.Machining, welding, and fabrication capabilities.Skilled with a lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, and drill press.Ability to perform various types of welding.High school diploma or equivalent.Required certifications for electrical work.Helpful but not required: previous supervisory experience.Ability to read and interpret procedures, diagrams, manuals, and technical documentation.Strong communicator with production teams, supervisors, vendors, and OEMs.Math proficiency including fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.Analytical approach to identifying problems, gathering facts, and selecting solutions.Independent work style with the ability to prioritize competing needs.Core proficienciesCNC Machine RepairElectricalFabricationLatheMechanical systemsMilling machineWeldingSurface grinderOur values in actionOliver Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.