Plant Maintenance Technician

We are looking for a reliable Plant Maintenance Technician for our Saugus, CA facility who will support operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and optimizing all facilities and manufacturing equipment as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Identify, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and simple electrical problems on plant facilities and production equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance per defined interval/schedule in a timely manner and document maintenance concerns/resolutions; providing action plans and status reports as needed.
• Recognizes and corrects potential equipment failure or unsafe conditions and communicates this to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Performs welding fabrication (both stick and gas) in various locations and positions including pipe and structural on various metals for new and existing equipment.
• Ensures that all work performed meets required codes (OSHA, City and Federal) and is in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
• Utilizes appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves and aprons.
• Responsible for proper care/cleaning of tools, parts, materials and work area.
• Responsible for providing coverage in the absence of other Maintenance Technicians.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization both written and verbally.
• Be able to work both in independently and in a team environment completing objectives efficiently with a sense of responsibility.
• Be able to safely complete the physical tasks associated with the essential job functions. These tasks include:
• Extensive climbing
• Walking
• Lifting
• Bending
• Standing
• Carrying
• Squatting
• Be able and willing to work in non-ideal environments such as: confined spaces, working at heights, dusty/dirty and around chemicals.
• Understand, practice and enforce safe work practices related to the following:
• Respiratory Protection
• Elevated work platforms
• Fall Protection
• Control of Hazardous Materials
• Fire Protection Systems
• Electrical Safety
• Forklift/Hoist Operation
• Welding, Cutting, and Brazing
• Confined Space Entry
• PPE use

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience related to this position.
• Knowledge of procedures and guideline for emergency situations.
• Functional knowledge of mechanical components (valves, pipe fittings, bearings, motors, gearboxes, etc.).
• Organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Active listener with good communication skills.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) recommended, not required

'Work Remotely

• No

SALARY IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Saugus, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person