Maintenance Mechanic (Temporary/Contract)

Crane Company•Burbank, CA

27d•$27 - $35

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic performs mechanical repairs, design, modifications, and routine maintenance of infrastructure and manufacturing equipment, tools, and machines. The role carries out mechanical work to ensure equipment design and manufacturing meet OEM or design specifications, and services a wide range of rotating and reciprocating machinery. It also designs, repairs, builds, and modifies application-specific plumbing, including vacuum, cryogenic, and high-pressure systems. The mechanic uses machining and measurement tools, documents work in computer maintenance management software, and follows schedules and instructions from the assigned Maintenance Coordinator or Supervisor and the work-order system. The role is temporary/contract and is based in a manufacturing environment, with some weekend and extended hours required according to equipment availability and production needs.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in machinist, mechanic, millwright, pipefitter, or equivalent trades.
Knowledge of general mechanical and engineering principles.
Ability to operate tool-manufacturing equipment, including mills and lathes.
Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and schematics and design basic tools, including manufacturing drawings, explanations, assembly, and installation.
Excellent communication skills and tact.
Ability to work with facilities and production personnel as a team and adapt to changing instructions or conditions.
Good hand-eye coordination and ability to climb and work on 12-foot ladders and at heights up to 25 feet on man lifts.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work at heights and perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing, ladder work, forklift driving, and using tools requiring physical strength and dexterity.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work some weekends and extended hours based on equipment availability and production needs.

Nice To Haves

Trade school, apprenticeship, or certificate in a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical work to ensure design and manufacturing meet OEM or design specifications, including tooling design, lapping, milling, pipe fitting, equipment assembly and alignment, clearances and tolerances, torque specifications, and multi-axis alignments.
Service and repair rotating and reciprocating machinery, including pumps, motors up to 50 hp, combustion engines, fans, blowers, compressors, machine punches, brakes, molders, ovens, furnaces, environmental chambers, and welders.
Design, repair, build, and modify application-specific vacuum, cryogenic, and high-pressure plumbing using appropriately designed materials and components.
Safely use tools and equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, drills, calipers, dial indicators, gauges, meters, and wrenches.
Maintain accurate records in computer maintenance management software by documenting activities and results to support future evaluation and improvement.
Follow directions and work schedules from the assigned Maintenance Coordinator or Supervisor and the work-order processing system.
Perform other tasks assigned by a supervisor or management.
Participate in the hazardous materials and first responder team; training is provided.
Maintain a clean and organized workspace and equipment.
Requisition and purchase materials, specify and maintain minimum stock inventory, and process purchase transactions.
Support team members in their primary job functions, cross-training, and employee growth strategies.
Support Kaizen, 5S, maintenance, facilities, and other team improvement activities and practices.
Perform additional tasks that may include small-tool maintenance and repairs, security badge processing, and personnel office moves.