Maintenance Mechanic A
About The Position
The Maintenance Mechanic A performs skilled mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing and packaging equipment at Nellson’s Anaheim, California facility. The role supports equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and cGMP requirements in a manufacturing environment. The position also supports equipment installations, modifications, audits, inspections, and regulatory activities as needed. The work takes place in a manufacturing and maintenance setting with exposure to machinery, moving parts, noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, including conveyors, motors, pumps, and production equipment.
- Basic to advanced knowledge of electrical circuits and PLCs.
- Experience with automated and high-speed packaging equipment.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
- Electrical and instrumentation skills, with some PLC experience.
- Knowledge of AC/DC drives and related electrical controls.
- Ability to machine parts using equipment such as lathes, mills, and grinders.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, work in confined spaces, and lift or move equipment or parts up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Technical or vocational training.
- Three to five years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Welding experience, preferably sanitary welding, including arc, heli-arc, or plasma.
Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance according to schedules and work orders.
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions and make repairs to minimize downtime.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
- Accurately complete maintenance documentation, work orders, and logs.
- Follow safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and cGMP standards.
- Support equipment installations, modifications, and improvement projects.
- Assist senior mechanics, engineers, or contractors as needed.
- Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support audits, inspections, and regulatory activities as required.
- Keep tools, parts, and work areas clean and organized.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
