MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II-2nd Shift

LISI AEROSPACE NORTH AMERICA; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

LISI AEROSPACE NORTH AMERICA in California is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II to diagnose, rebuild, and perform maintenance on precision machine tools and equipment. You will be responsible for both scheduled preventive maintenance and responding to urgent repair needs.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, with a focus on safety and adherence to quality standards. This position offers an hourly pay range of $25–34, depending on experience, and involves working in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; certification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related manufacturing experience or general construction trades.
• Ability to read, interpret manufacturers drawings, blueprints, and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, disassemble, and support rebuilding precision machine tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and oil separators.
• Support senior mechanics with machine tool rebuilding and alignment.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Knowledge

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Skills

Forklift Operation

Welding Skills

Education

High School diploma or GED and certification in maintenance

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Voltage Meters

Job description

Primary Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic II will diagnose, disassemble, and support the rebuilding and aligning of precision machine tools and equipment. Lubricates machinery, changes parts, or performs other routine to complex machinery repairs and maintenance. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes work orders to indicate necessary maintenance repair.
• Performs preventive maintenance on physical structures, including machines, associated equipment, and oil separators and mop water containers to comply with company safety policies and manufacturer suggested services procedures.
• Follow all 5S department procedures including keeping floors clean of oil and debris, returning tools to proper locations, organizing part pans, and performing other housekeeping duties.
• Supports more senior level mechanics with the rebuilding of precision machine tools and equipment and reassembles machines after completion of repair or maintenance work.
• With support from senior mechanics determines methods to use in tear down, rework, alignment, renewal, assembly, and functional test of machine tools.
• Determines and performs precision measurements to achieve alignment required between all functional planes.
• Determines and performs re‑machining or rebuilding required for worn parts. Installs, replaces, or changes machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
• Modifies existing machinery and equipment to facilitate new production techniques under the direction of the engineering department. Installs and rigs machinery, breaks down, levels, and checks out according to manufacturer specifications.
• Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment.
• Locates, installs, maintains, tests, and repairs electronic equipment and circuits using procedures, specifications, blueprints, wiring and schematic diagrams, verbal and written instructions, and following established electronic practices.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers and motors and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Assists team members on breakdowns and when servicing equipment.
• Removes recyclable waste metals from machine areas and deposits them in the hazardous waste recycling haul‑off yard containers.
• Clears all spills (water, oil, and other liquids) and disposes in appropriate locations to comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Surveys, clears, and cleans the water burn‑off system following set procedures.
• Delivers oil to various operations departments as needed.
• Picks up emptied oil drums and relocates to appropriate locations for recycling or re‑use.
• Uses forklift to move equipment, oil drums, mop water and waste metals containers.
• Uses hand tools, power hand tools, and voltage meters.
• Performs functional tests of machines and equipment such as engine lathes, mill machines, single & multi spindle automatic screw machines, heading, press, thread roll equipment, and precision grinders to determine nature and cause of malfunction.
• Assists more senior level mechanics in ensuring that rebuilt machines satisfy functional requirements.
• Welds within the company safety guidelines and procedures.
• Assists in all areas of new construction and remodeling of new facilities.
• Utilizes maintenance shop lathes and mills.
• Attends all required job‑related training (internal and external).
• Follows all department and company measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
• Complies with rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE procedures.
• Attends all training provided and adheres to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements.
• Brings known or suspected non‑conformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately.
• Seeks opportunities to improve HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting results.
• Suggests waste elimination initiatives related to the function and department such as recycling opportunities and elimination of paper waste.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Ways Of Working, Experience, And Behaviors

• Analytical – synthesizes detailed or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; understands workflows and procedures and knowledge of continuous improvement.
• Technical Skills – mechanical: bearings, mechanical power transmission, chain drives, belt drives, gear drives, couplings, mechanical fasteners, packing and seals, pumps, conveyors, pipe fittings and valves, steam lines and traps; hydraulic/pneumatic: principles of hydraulic and pneumatic power, hydraulic fluids, piping and sealing, reservoirs, actuators, directional controls, servo valves, pressure controls, volume controls, pumps, motors, air compressors, etc.; electrical: intermediate knowledge of electronic controls, voltage, resistance and amperage measurements, testing and evaluation, and lock out/tag out procedures; welding: all types of welding; forklift operation: safety and handling; oil and filtration: types and safety; metal scraping and waste disposal: types and safety; design and fabrication: ability to improvise new solutions to special cases; oral and written communication; teamwork; business acumen; cost consciousness; adaptability; planning/organizing; professionalism.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibility. May assist in the coaching and process teaching of trainees or less experienced personnel under the supervision of management.

Essential Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED; certification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance or general construction trades required or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of related manufacturing experience or general construction trades and/or training; intermediate hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with PLC.
• Ability to read, interpret manufacturers drawings, blueprints and written instructions.
• Familiarity with Lock‑out/Tag‑out procedures.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to learn the Work Order program and Word Processing software.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions; speak and present information in one‑on‑one situations to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only standardization exists; interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Evidence of “US person” is required under ITAR.
• Fork‑lift certified.
• Hazwoper certified.

Physical Demands

Employee frequently uses hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to sit. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus. Hearing level within normal/average range.

Environment, Health and Safety

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level is usually moderate. Responsibilities include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employee required to wear Personal Protective Equipment in specified areas.

Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture, be exemplary in health, safety, and the environment, and:

• Respect instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment.
• Immediately correct or report any malfunction or risky situation in health, safety and environmental protection.
• Implement preventive actions to reduce environmental footprint and control health and safety risks.
• Participate, upon request, in analyses (risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to professional scope.
• Be familiar with main health and safety risks and main environmental impacts related to the scope of work.
• Be familiar with the site’s HSE policy and objectives.
• Propose improvements to working conditions and limit environmental impact.

Pay Range

$25–34 per hour.