Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join Kaiser Aluminum in Los Angeles!
Purpose of Position: Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all production and plant support systems.
- Hourly rate $32.00 to $35.00 per hour.
- 2-10PM or 10-6AM and 3-4 weekends a month, typically one weekend a month off.
Responsibilities
- Utilize Maximo (CMMS) to manage daily work assignments, document labor, and track asset history.
- Execute daily maintenance work orders accurately and within established safety protocols.
- Perform comprehensive preventive maintenance (PM) services and detailed inspection tasks 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 complex industrial systems, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical components.
- Diagnose PLC system malfunctions and perform repairs on instrumentation, relays, and control circuits.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production, Engineering, and KPS, to achieve plant-wide reliability goals.
- Apply Lean manufacturing principles and 5S standards to all maintenance activities and workspace management.
- Identify opportunities for PM optimization and improve spare parts inventory controls.
- Develop bill of materials (BOM) lists for required repairs and document all parts usage in Maximo.
- Must perform combustion safety checks, leak tests, and maintain gas train components for melting and holding furnaces.
Relationships
- Reports to the Maintenance TAL, Supervisor and Maintenance Manager.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
Education/Experience: 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. Experience requirement of 5+ years for candidates without Journeyman status.
Skills:
- Strong technical troubleshooting ability and solid verbal/written communication skills.
- Experience with aluminum melting processes and the maintenance/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.
Core Competencies
Safety: Proactive adherence to all health and safety policies, Job Safe Practices (JSP), and LOTO procedures.
Quality: Strict adherence to standard work instructions and accurate documentation of all quality checks
Professionalism: Maintains ownership and accountability for task completion, demonstrating adaptability in high-pressure or non-optimal situations.
Development: Actively recognizes and pursues personal and professional development opportunities.
No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
