Line Mechanic

PL Developments; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cosmetics and food industry is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee equipment maintenance and repairs in their Lynwood facility. The candidate will be responsible for general maintenance tasks, ensuring machinery operates smoothly, and improving processes while adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates possess at least 5 years of experience and have solid mechanical and electrical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in cosmetics, food or pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic electrical knowledge and machinist experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance duties including valve and pump replacements.
• Experience with packaging equipment maintenance and repair.
• Disassemble and assemble motors and hydraulic systems.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Mechanical skills

Job description

• Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the cosmetics, food or pharmaceutical industry
• Must focus on maintenance manager expectations, prevent problems and strive towards continuous improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Must have own tools
• Bilingual English / Spanish helpful but not mandatory
• Must be able to work any shift and overtime

Responsibilities :

• General maintenance duties such as replacing valves and pumps, motors, gear reducers.
• Experience with equipment packaging equipment (labelers, rotary and in-line filler, in-line cappers, jet printers, cartoner's, bundlers, sleevers, heat tunnels and case sealers)
• Disassembly and assembly of electric motors, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Repair machinery and conveyor belts
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Maintains technical and professional knowledge
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required for plant maintenance
• Basic machinist experience using lathe and mill is a plus