Production Maintenance Mechanic

kdc/one•Walnut, CA

1d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic ensures high equipment reliability and line performance by executing setups/changeovers, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and small fabrications. Mechanics collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality to meet schedule, safety, and compliance requirements. This role is essential in maintaining uptime and supporting efficient, high-quality manufacturing across packaging and filling operations.

Requirements

3–12+ years of maintenance mechanic experience in cosmetics, personal care, food/beverage, pharma, or other regulated manufacturing.
Prior experience maintaining packaging, filling, bottling, or similar high‑speed manufacturing equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems.
Proficiency using hand tools and power tools.
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and support production equipment.
Ability to read manuals, diagrams, and basic technical documentation.
Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Solid time‑management, organization, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience with the equipment families listed above (fillers, cappers, tube fillers, labelers, coders, conveyors).
Skills in machining, welding, fabricating, or equipment rebuilds.
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 all HSE, OSHA, LOTO, cGMP, and SOP requirements.
Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready work areas.
Complete accurate documentation including changeover logs, cleaning/wash‑out logs, maintenance/PM records, downtime reports, and other department forms.
Report equipment issues, hazards, and abnormalities promptly to Maintenance or Production Management.
Set up equipment for scheduled production runs.
Perform efficient wash‑outs, cleaning, sanitization, and line changeovers.
Review and update setup sheets and follow production work orders.
Partner with Line Leaders and operators to ensure smooth line performance and minimize downtime.
Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance on packaging and filling equipment.
Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
Execute equipment repairs, adjustments, rebuilds, and system optimizations.
Read and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, and P&IDs to support troubleshooting and repair planning.
Assist with parts ordering and maintaining critical spares inventory.
Support engineering trials, line qualifications, and process improvements.
Recommend enhancements 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.