Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Costa Mesa, CA

Pay range: $25 - $35 per hour

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, repairs and maintains facility, machinery, and equipment; and performs related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repairs and maintains machines, parts, and equipment including lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, bag houses, dust collectors, blast booths, hoists, and related equipment;
• Sets up, identifies, and orders replacement parts, and repairs work in accordance with specifications guidelines;
• Welds and fabricates machinery;
• Makes adjustments to machinery as needed;
• Cleans and lubricates production machinery as needed;
• Performs finish carpentry as needed;
• Performs painting projects as needed;
• Draws prints as needed;
• Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and
• Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

• Considerable experience, training, and/or education in the repair and maintenance of industrial machinery; and
• Minimum of five years welding experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques used in repairing and maintaining production machines;
• Basic knowledge of electricity;
• Basic painting skills;
• Ability to clean, lubricate, and maintain production equipment;
• Considerable knowledge of tools and materials necessary for repair and maintenance of industrial machinery;
• Ability to operate hand, power, and welding tools;
• Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures;
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions;
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance and repair specifications;
• Finish carpentry skills; and
• Ability to read, follow and draw basic layout prints.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend reach, lift, move, and carry tools and materials weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted;
• Lifting, moving, or carrying tools and materials weighing over 25 pounds requires assistance by a co-worker or lifting equipment;
• Ability to stretch, bend and reach work areas; and
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined; and
• Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.

Special Requirements:

• Company certification in the operation of a forklift;
• Safety shoes required; and
• Soft-sole shoes required if/when working on roof.