Maintenance Mechanic
About The Position
KDC/One Chatsworth is hiring four Maintenance Mechanics to support high-speed packaging and filling operations. Mechanics will work 2nd and 3rd shifts in a fast-paced, cGMP-regulated process manufacturing environment. The role ensures equipment reliability and line performance by performing setups and changeovers, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and small fabrications. Mechanics collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality to meet production schedules and safety and compliance requirements. The position supports a range of packaging and filling equipment, including liquid and tube fillers, bottle unscramblers, cappers, labelers, inkjet coders, conveyors, motors, drives, pumps, mixers, hydraulic and pneumatic components, shrink wrappers, case sealers, heat tunnels, cartoners, and auxiliary packaging systems. Title and pay level will align with demonstrated skills and prior experience. The work takes place in a high-volume production setting that may involve forklifts and moving equipment, moderate noise, and low to moderate lighting.
Requirements
- 3–12+ years of maintenance mechanic experience in cosmetics, personal care, food/beverage, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing.
- Prior experience maintaining packaging, filling, bottling, or similar high-speed manufacturing equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems.
- Proficiency using hand tools and power tools.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair production equipment and support production operations.
- Ability to read manuals, diagrams, and basic technical documentation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Solid time-management, organization, and documentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience with the listed equipment families, including fillers, cappers, tube fillers, labelers, coders, and conveyors.
- Machining, welding, fabricating, or equipment rebuild skills.
- Technical coursework or certifications in mechanical, electrical, or machine-tool technology.
- Familiarity with CMMS/PM systems and strong computer literacy.
Responsibilities
- Promote a safe work environment and follow HSE, OSHA, LOTO, cGMP, and SOP requirements.
- Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready work areas.
- Complete changeover, cleaning/wash-out, maintenance/PM, downtime, and other department documentation accurately.
- Promptly report equipment issues, hazards, and abnormalities to Maintenance or Production Management.
- Set up equipment for scheduled production runs and perform wash-outs, cleaning, sanitization, and line changeovers.
- Review and update setup sheets and follow production work orders.
- Work with Line Leaders and operators to support line performance and minimize downtime.
- Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance on packaging and filling equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
- Repair, adjust, rebuild, and optimize equipment and systems.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, and P&IDs for troubleshooting and repair planning.
- Assist with parts ordering and maintenance of critical spares inventory.
- Support engineering trials, line qualifications, and process improvements.
- Recommend improvements to equipment reliability, changeover efficiency, and safety.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support production demands.
- Mentor operators and peers on basic maintenance practices and equipment care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
