Maintenance Mechanic

oliverinc; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our manufacturing team. This hands-on role maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, rebuilds, and improves presses and other equipment to keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of mechanical experience, strong troubleshooting, and experience with machining, welding and fabrication. High school diploma required; electrical work certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical experience in manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Hands-on machining, welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair presses and other manufacturing equipment.
• Work with supervisors and production crews to resolve equipment issues.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine repair solutions.
• Rebuild machines and components as needed.
• Implement equipment modifications to increase reliability.
• Communicate with manufacturers and vendors about repairs or improvements.
• Determine whether repairs should be done in-house or outsourced.
• Maintain a parts inventory and identify suppliers by cost and quality.
• Operate lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, drill press.
• Assist with general facility maintenance including carpentry.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Machining

Welding

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical work certifications

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Drill press

Job description

Are you looking for a career that challenges you and gives you the opportunity to learn and grow every day?

Oliver Inc. is hiring! Our growing Company is looking for enthusiastic talents to partner with our customers for all their printing and packaging needs!

With more than 250 years of experience, multiple production facilities, and investment in state-of-the-art technology with an emphasis on sustainability, Oliver Inc. offers speed, consistency and nimbleness as a one-stop solution for all of your printing & packaging needs. At Oliver Inc, our core values are part of the framework of our organization. We're passionate and enjoy our work! We value respect and focus on servicing our customers' needs by providing them with creative solutions that help build their brands. When you partner with Oliver, you partner with success.

Oliver Inc. is looking for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join our manufacturing team. This is a hands-on position responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, and improving presses and other manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills and extensive experience working with industrial or manufacturing machinery. Candidates with hands-on machining, welding, fabrication, and equipment troubleshooting experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Schedule

• Full-time, 1st shift
• Occasional response to equipment emergencies may be required based on operational needs.

About the Role

As our Maintenance Mechanic, you will:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair presses and other manufacturing equipment.
• Work with supervisors and production crews to identify and resolve equipment performance issues.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine the appropriate repair solution.
• Rebuild machines, equipment, and components as needed.
• Research and implement equipment modifications and improvements to increase reliability and reduce equipment failures.
• Communicate with equipment manufacturers and vendors regarding equipment failures, replacement parts, and recommended repairs or improvements.
• Determine whether repairs should be completed in-house or outsourced.
• Maintain an inventory of mechanical parts and identify suppliers based on availability, quality, and cost.
• Design, machine, weld, and fabricate parts and components for manufacturing equipment.
• Perform various types of welding.
• Operate a lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, drill press, and other machine shop equipment.
• Assist with general facility maintenance as needed, including carpentry and other maintenance-related tasks.
• Respond to equipment issues and emergencies during assigned shift hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

You're a fit for the Maintenance Mechanic position if you have:

• 5+ years of mechanical experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment maintenance.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on experience repairing and rebuilding industrial or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with machining, welding, and fabrication.
• Ability to operate a lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, and drill press.
• Ability to perform various types of welding.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Required certifications for electrical work.
• Previous supervisory experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, diagrams, manuals, and related documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with production employees, supervisors, vendors, and equipment manufacturers.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems, gather information, establish facts, and determine appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance and repair needs.

Oliver 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.