Master-Master Maintenance Technician

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 Master Master 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: $45.21 plus bonus opportunities 
• 2-10PM or 10-6AM and 3-4 weekends a month, typically one weekend a month off.

Responsibilities

• Monitors all equipment to ensure reliability utilizing condition monitoring methodologies and specialized tools.
• Repairs, installs, troubleshoots, adjusts, modifies, and services all types of production equipment (including , but not limited to, valves, all rotating equipment, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, plant utilities infrastructure, material transfer systems, plant instrumentation and electrical relays).
• Reads ladder logic to troubleshoot and is able to modify ladder logic code.
• Participates in the preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, 5S, and E.I. Teams
• Executes all precision maintenance activities utilizing high-precision measurement technology.
• Executes and supervises proper Metal Fabrication, Welding (MIG/TIG/STICK) and Pipefitting.
• Construction Maintenance, Concrete, Asphalt and Carpentry.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis events.
• Completes work orders in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Assists in creating new, updating and optimizing Job Plans.
• Generates equipment layout drawings. Basic drafting.
• Assists in creating Bill of Materials.
• Participates on Lean events, safety and 5S teams.
• Maintains open communication with production technicians.
• Ensures maintenance work execution is completed within allocated time to the highest quality standards.
• Mentoring, guiding and coaching of apprentice level technicians.
• Crew leadership and provide support to other maintenance technicians.
• Identifies and reports opportunities for improvement of PM's and spare parts controls.
• Participates on Equipment Improvement Teams.
• Works within an environment focused on the reduction of unplanned downtime.
• Works collaboratively with other functional areas to ensure accomplishment of overall plant objectives.
• Applies lean manufacturing tools & principles in maintenance activities.
• Performs autonomous care and housekeeping.
• Documents spare parts usage.
• Works within scheduling requirements.
• Drive Mobile Equipment (Forklift, Crane, Boom lift, Scissor lift, Skid-steer).
• Use of computer software: CMMS (Maximo), Email, MS Office Suite.
  

Relationships

• Reports to the Maintenance Manager
• Interacts daily with production technicians and functional department leaders: Maintenance Supervisor, Production, Engineering, and KPS

Job Requirements

• Certified Master status in a skilled trades discipline OR associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical technology with 5 years manufacturing related or control programming experience
• Or discretionary equivalent
• Solid verbal and written communication skills

Measures of Performance

• No safety incidents
• Work orders completed correctly
• PM's completed
• Unplanned downtime within plant described limits

Competencies

• Safety and Health
  • Awareness of current safety/health policies and Job Safe Practices
  • Ensures that all work orders are carried out adhering to safety and 5S expectations to completion
  • Promotes safe work practices within the department
• Quality
  • Adheres to standard work
  • Maintains all required quality documentation
  • Performs all required quality checks
  • Produces product in conformance to all Customer requirements
  • Takes responsibility for addressing quality opportunities
• Teamwork
  • Communicates in a professional and fact based manner at all times
  • Contributes to team effort with regular attendance and engagement
  • Gives and receives feedback respectfully and non-defensively
  • Helps others in the work area to accept change
  • Leverages the strength of other team members to accomplish common goals
  • Listens to others and values their opinions
  • Respects the dignity of all employees, customers and suppliers
  • Shares knowledge and skills with others
  • Welcomes and supports new team members
  • Works to resolve conflicts in a positive and professional manner
• Kaiser Values
  • Adheres to Kaiser Code of Ethics
  • Assumes ownership and accountability for getting the job done efficiently
  • Attends work when required
  • Delivers upon commitments and obligations and accomplishes objectives on time with a high level of quality
  • Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in response to business demands
  • Performs task in a self-directed manner
  • Recognizes and addresses persona professional development opportunities
  • Solves problems effectively
  • Stays calm under pressure
  • Troubleshoots when necessary
  • Works effectively in non-optimal situations