Maintenance Mechanic

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 $32.66per 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.

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.