Maintenance Mechanic - Repair & Optimize Press Equipment

Oliver, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join our manufacturing team in Los Angeles.

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 in manufacturing, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read technical diagrams and manuals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance.
• Experience with machining, welding, and fabrication.
• Ability to read diagrams and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair presses and manufacturing equipment.
• Identify and resolve equipment performance issues with supervision.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and select repair solutions.
• Rebuild machines and components as needed.
• Implement modifications to increase reliability and reduce failures.
• Communicate with vendors about repairs and parts.
• Decide whether repairs should be in-house or outsourced.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and select suppliers.
• Design, machine, weld, and fabricate components as needed.
• Operate lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, drill press.
• Assist with general facility maintenance and carpentry.
• Respond to issues during shift hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Machining

Welding

Fabrication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Drill press

Job description

Oliver Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join our manufacturing team in Los Angeles.

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 in manufacturing, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read technical diagrams and manuals.