Maintenance Mechanic

Kaiser Aluminum•Commerce, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Kaiser Aluminum is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Los Angeles. The position is responsible for maintaining and repairing production and plant support systems. The hourly rate is $32.66. Shifts are 2–10 PM or 10 PM–6 AM, with work on 3–4 weekends per month and typically one weekend off per month. The Maintenance Mechanic reports to the Maintenance TAL, Supervisor, and Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

Journeyman status in a skilled trade, or an Associate’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology with at least 2 years of experience in industrial manufacturing or control programming.
Candidates without Journeyman status must have at least 5 years of experience.
Strong technical troubleshooting ability and solid verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with aluminum melting processes and maintenance and repair of furnaces, ovens, and casting equipment.
Proficiency in precision mechanical skills, including laser shaft alignment and ultrasonic leak detection.
Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding for structural fabrication and high-pressure pipe fitting.
Adherence to health and safety policies, Job Safe Practices (JSP), and LOTO procedures.
Adherence to standard work instructions and accurate documentation of quality checks.

Responsibilities

Use Maximo (CMMS) to manage daily work assignments, document labor, and track asset history.
Complete daily maintenance work orders accurately and follow established safety protocols.
Perform preventive maintenance services and detailed inspections to identify potential failure modes.
Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to eliminate recurring defects and improve Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
Troubleshoot and repair industrial mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Diagnose PLC system malfunctions and repair instrumentation, relays, and control circuits.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and KPS teams to meet plant-wide reliability goals.
Apply Lean manufacturing principles and 5S standards to maintenance work and workspace management.
Identify opportunities to optimize preventive maintenance and improve spare-parts inventory controls.
Develop bills of materials for repairs and document parts usage in Maximo.
Perform combustion safety checks and leak tests, and maintain gas train components for melting and holding furnaces.