Machine Technician

AJM Packaging Corporation; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Optical Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

401 K Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance/Wellness Program

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

AJM Packaging Corporation in El Cajon, CA, is seeking mechanically inclined individuals for production machinery roles. Starting pay is $18.90 per hour with an additional $0.50 per hour for every referral—no limit. Multiple full-time 40-hour shifts are available from early morning to night.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintenance, setup, quality checks, and safety adherence. Candidates should be 18+, with a high school diploma or GED preferred; prior factory experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with ability to troubleshoot and adjust machines.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred; experience a plus.
• Technical certifications (Electrical, HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot production machinery by listening and visually inspecting components to locate issues.
• Repair or replace defective parts, clear paper jams, and adjust machinery as needed.
• Set up and start/stop production machines after maintenance or paper roll changes.
• Monitor finished product quality after downtime to ensure proper operation.
• Lubricate and clean machinery, perform preventative maintenance when required.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Train on the job

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

AJM Packaging Corporation– El Cajon, CA

Position Overview

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls, and bags, has immediate openings for ambitious mechanically inclined individuals interested in acquiring new and unique skills leading to a rewarding and well-paid career in a rapidly expanding recession-proof industry.

Pay

• $18.90/HR to start
• Plus an additional $0.50/HR for every hire you refer to AJM, with no limit on the number of referrals

Available Shifts (Full Time - 40 Hours)

• 1st 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• 2nd 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM
• 3rd 10:30 PM - 6:00 AM

Responsibilities & Duties

• Troubleshoot the production machinery. Observe and visually scan machine components and/or listen to their sounds while in operation to locate source(s) of the problem. Take a determination of the trouble source and the necessary corrective action(s).
• Assess machines to examine the source of trouble. As necessary, repair or remove and replace defective parts, clear paper jams, adjust paper, or take other corrective action.
• Do the set-up and start-up/stop of production machine after any interruption - such as maintenance, changing of paper rolls or similar events.
• Check the quality of the finished product on a regular basis and after any machine down time to ensure proper functioning of the machine.
• As required, lubricate and clean machinery parts and perform any other preventative maintenance.
• As required, adjust machine components and control instruments.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Complete all other duties the Supervisor deems necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to train on the job, with the desire to advance within the company.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred. Previous Factory or Manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required.
• Technical certifications are a plus, including but not limited to Electrical, HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, and Mechatronics.
• Mechanically inclined, and able to troubleshoot and adjust machines.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Ability to perform all the physical components of the position, with reasonable accommodation if required.

Benefits

At AJM, our comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA), truly sets us apart from the competition. Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a comprehensive package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage.

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance
• Optical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Cafeteria Benefits Plan
• Flexible Spending Agreement
• Health Savings Account
• Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
• 401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Sick & Personal Time
• Professional Development Program (AJM University)

AJM Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or other legally protected status.