MAINTENANCE TECH C~1ST SHIFT

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic in Santa Fe Springs, CA to support a manufacturing operation with a focus on reducing downtime and scrap. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining electro-mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyors, while coordinating with operators to keep machinery running efficiently and safely.

The position requires 5–8 years of experience in industrial maintenance, a High School Diploma or GED, and the

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 5-8 years of experience with industrial maintenance, preferably with packaging or manufacturing equipment.
• Able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening; overtime and weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of mechanics and personnel to support manufacturing operations and improve productivity.
• Troubleshoot/maintain/repair electro-mechanical systems, pneumatic and hydraulic machinery, conveyors, motors, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and downtime, coordinating with operators to keep machines running safely.
• Document actions and needs to maintain continuity among work teams.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Safety awareness

Training mindset

Cross-functional teamwork

Urgency to reduce downtime

OSHA knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of mechanics and personnel in support of a manufacturing operation with goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and scrap.
• Troubleshooting / maintaining / repairing electro-mechanical systems, pneumatic and hydraulic machine, electric motors, conveyors, etc.
• May be assigned responsibilities in areas of plumbing, metalworking, mechanics and electricity.
• Controlling downtime by performing routine preventive maintenance techniques and working closely with operators on keeping machines running at peak operation while maintaining the highest safety standards.
• Maintaining continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintaining equipment, parts and supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels.
• Work closely with other maintenance mechanics to anticipate needed equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work.
• Perform root cause failure analysis to eliminate repeat occurrences maintenance issues.
• Follow all company safety rules
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills

• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other maintenance mechanics.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Excellent communication skills with operators and mechanics.
• Ability to readily initiate equipment improvements and work with various groups within the plant in the identification and resolution of manufacturing problems.
• Willingness to participate in and ability to learn from the Company sponsored training programs, self -study and apprenticeship, to supplement on-the-job experience toward the development of required skills.
• Must provide own tools.
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must show leadership in the advancement of quality improvement throughout the manufacturing area.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED
• 5 - 8 years of experience with industrial maintenance preferably with packaging or Manufacturing equipment.
• Able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Shift varies with need; facility works a 10 hour/ 4-day work week-

Hourly Pay Rate $29.39p/hr.