Maintenance Mechanic (Direct Hire)

Maintenance Mechanic (Direct Hire) Location: Irvine, CA Compensation: $34.21 – $37.89/hr + $0.30 Shift Differential Shift: 1st Shift Training (90 days); transitions to 2nd Shift (Mon–Fri, 3 PM – 11 PM) Environment: Union Facility; Fast-paced Packaging/Printing Why Join Us? We offer a stable, long-term career with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage.
• Financial Security: 401(k) with employer matching (after 1 year), Life Insurance, and AD&D.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off + 11 paid holidays.
• Extra Perks: Adoption assistance, employee discounts, and HSA/FSA options.

The Role As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be the backbone of our facility’s reliability. You will perform a mix of technical preventive maintenance on production equipment and general facility upkeep to ensure we remain SQF and GMP compliant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facility Upkeep: Perform PMs on air compressors, chill water pumps, and HVAC filters. Handle general repairs, including lighting, plumbing leaks, and painting.
• Production Support: Assist Craftsmen with preventive maintenance on high-speed packaging machinery.
• Compliance & Safety: Lead janitorial readiness for SQF audits; manage hazardous/non-hazardous waste disposal in coordination with the HSE Manager.
• Environmental Inspections: Conduct routine regulatory inspections to support safety and environmental programs.
• General Logistics: Pick up parts from local vendors and package items for external repair.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial plant maintenance, electrical work, or mechanical repair.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and power tools (welder, drills, saws).
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Compliance: Ability to follow strict GMP, 5S, and Food Safety policies.
• Physical/Schedule: Must be comfortable working in noisy or temperature-variable environments. Ability to work overtime and weekends is required.

Preferred "Bonus" Skills:

• Experience in the Consumer Packaging or Printing industries.
• Familiarity with equipment brands such as KBA, Komori, Bobst, or Jagenburg.
• Prior experience with Environmental/HSE compliance.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
• Commitment to our Core Values: Integrity, Respect, and Teamwork.

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $34.21 - $37.89 Per Hour