Production Line Mechanic

Staffmark Group; West Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits

Life Insurance and Disability

Optional 401(k) Plan

Safety-focused industrial environment

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking a Production Line Mechanic in Chatsworth, CA to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair high-speed packaging and filling equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, setups, and changeovers to keep production running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with technical training in maintenance and hands-on experience with pumps, conveyors, and related machinery. This role offers competitive pay and benefits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school or apprenticeship experience preferred.
• Technical training in industrial maintenance or related field preferred.
• Additional certifications in industrial maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, or electrical systems are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and changeovers on high-speed packaging and filling equipment.
• Maintain alcohol batching and mixing tanks, storage tanks, and transfer systems.
• Diagnose and repair pumps and associated components.
• Support production equipment including conveyors, labelers, coders, and case packers.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Repair motors, gearboxes, drive systems, sensors, and photo-eye systems.
• Conduct machine setups and production changeovers.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with production teams to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Reading diagrams

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training preferred

Industrial maintenance education preferred

Certifications in maintenance a plus

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Now hiring for a Production Line Mechanic
Location: Chatsworth, CA
Pay Rate: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Schedule: 8am-5pm

Tools Out. Time to Get to Work.

We're hiring Production Line Mechanic pros in Chatsworth who can handle anything that breaks, rattles, or leaks. If you're the one everyone calls when things go sideways, this is your spot.

Looking for Production Line Mechanic jobs in Chatsworth where mechanical skill and problem-solving keep operations moving? This opportunity lets you maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment while helping reduce downtime and support safe, efficient production.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role. This opportunity is based on a Maintenance Mechanic career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and changeovers on high-speed packaging and filling equipment.
• Maintain alcohol batching and mixing tanks, storage tanks, and transfer systems.
• Diagnose and repair centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Support production equipment including bottle unscramblers, rotary fillers, inline fillers, tube fillers, cappers, labelers, coders, conveyors, accumulation tables, cartoners, case packers, shrink wrappers, and stretch wrappers.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and basic electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Repair motors, gearboxes, drive systems, sensors, and photo-eye systems.
• Conduct machine setups and production changeovers.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with production teams to support operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Follow all safety, quality, and maintenance procedures.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, vocational training, apprenticeship experience, or industrial maintenance education is preferred.
• Technical training in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, manufacturing technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Additional certifications in industrial maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, or electrical systems are a plus.

Experience Requirements

• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery or production equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of bearings, belts, chains, gears, motors, pumps, and related components.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, diagrams, and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Commitment to preventative maintenance, workplace safety, quality workmanship, and dependable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience maintaining and repairing high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment is required.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, machine setup, changeovers, and production support.
• Knowledge of liquid filling systems, conveyors, cappers, labelers, pumps, and packaging equipment.
• Experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with motors, gearboxes, drive systems, sensors, photo-eyes, and basic electrical controls.
• Experience in food, beverage, alcohol, pharmaceutical, or consumer product manufacturing environments is preferred.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work in varied positions throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift tools, replacement parts, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to safely operate tools, perform repairs, and handle mechanical components.
• Ability to work safely around moving machinery, elevated surfaces, confined areas, and industrial equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work around production equipment throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift and move parts, tools, and equipment as needed.
• Ability to work safely around moving machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment while responding to equipment issues.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Industrial Environment with opportunities for technical growth and career advancement.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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