Maintenance Mechanic – Manufacturing Equipment

VOLT•BURBANK, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Volt is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic in Burbank, California, to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs on manufacturing equipment, including CNC mills and lathes. The role includes inspecting and servicing production machinery, changing oils, coolants, and filters, handling and disposing of these materials properly, and following maintenance manuals, work instructions, and documented procedures. The mechanic will also repair and maintain industrial machinery such as pumps, motors, compressors, and generators; perform equipment adjustments and alignments; and identify issues such as leaks, contamination, and potential mechanical failures. The position uses machine shop and maintenance tools and requires reading mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment specifications. Maintenance activities and completed work orders are documented in maintenance management software. The mechanic works with Production and Facilities teams to minimize downtime, maintains a clean and safe work area, and supports additional facility maintenance and equipment improvement projects as needed. This is a full-time, onsite contract position with potential for permanent hire. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; occasional overtime, weekends, and extended hours may be required. Pay is $26.99–$35.13 per hour, with the offered rate based on factors including education, work experience, location, duties, and certifications.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, Machinist, Millwright, Pipefitter, or equivalent.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of mechanical systems, industrial equipment, and preventive maintenance procedures.
Ability to operate mills, lathes, and other machine shop equipment.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
Experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment and performing repairs.
Strong attention to safety, equipment reliability, and maintenance documentation.
Ability to work at heights using ladders or man lifts.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push up to 75 lbs.
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with Production and Facilities teams.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment, particularly CNC mills and lathes.
Knowledge of proper handling and disposal of oils, coolants, and filters.
Experience performing scheduled oil, coolant, and filter changes.
Ability to identify and address equipment leaks, contamination, and potential failures.
Trade school, apprenticeship, or related technical certification.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs on manufacturing equipment, including CNC mills and lathes.
Inspect and service production machinery to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Monitor and replace machine oils, coolants, and filters according to manufacturer specifications.
Properly handle, store, and dispose of oils, coolants, and filters.
Follow equipment maintenance manuals, work instructions, and documented procedures.
Identify and address equipment issues, including leaks, contamination, and potential mechanical failures.
Repair and maintain pumps, motors, compressors, generators, and other industrial machinery.
Perform equipment adjustments, alignments, and mechanical repairs.
Use mills, lathes, grinders, drills, calipers, gauges, and other maintenance tools.
Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment specifications.
Document maintenance activities and completed work orders in maintenance management software.
Work with Production and Facilities teams to minimize equipment downtime.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
Support additional facility maintenance and equipment improvement projects as needed.