Maintenance Mechanic

Veritiv Corporation; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Veritiv Corporation in Union City, California is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support manufacturing operations through maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs on production machinery and facility systems. You will ensure equipment reliability and efficiency while adhering to safety and quality standards.

This role requires 5-10 years of related experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in various environmental conditions. Benefits include healthcare packages, life insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of related job experience.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be highly motivated, flexible and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and mechanical repairs on production machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical devices to locate troubles.
• Repair or replace defective parts.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Repairs on production machinery

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Purpose

Our Maintenance Mechanic will support manufacturing operations by performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs on production machinery and facility systems. This role ensures equipment reliability and efficiency to minimize downtime and maintain consistent production output, while adhering to safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The Maintenance Mechanic plays a key role in optimizing manufacturing performance and sustaining a safe working environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricate and clean parts.
• Start devices to test performance.
• Set up and operate drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Initiate purchase requests for parts and machines.
• Repair electrical equipment.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• May work day, evening, night, or rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• On-call availability may be required for emergency maintenance needs.

Work Experience

• 5‑10 years of related job experience.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must be highly motivated, flexible and deadline-driven.
• Strong problem‑solving and attention‑to‑detail skills are required.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

Working Conditions

• Inside and outside extreme cold, hot, and humid weather.
• Confined space.
• Noise level above 85 dB.
• Vibration/hand‑arm exposure.
• Exposure to fumes, odors, mists, dust, grease.
• Mechanical and electrical hazards.
• Moving objects.
• Working on ladders/scaffolding.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling.
• Climbing stairs, squatting, kneeling, repeated bending, crawling, balancing above ground.
• Reach/work above shoulder level.
• Lie on back, twist at waist.
• Finger/hand movement – repetitive.
• Neck flexion, good hearing and visual capabilities.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision, HSAs).
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, parental bonding, tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program and other fringe benefits.