Maintenance Lead Mechanic

Maintenance Lead Mechanic – Fullerton, California

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Maintenance Lead Mechanic opening available in Fullerton, CA. We are looking for a lead mechanic who has experience working in an industrial manufacturing setting. Looking for someone who can read blueprints, train and develop people, work with 480V, PLCS, etc.

SHIFT MON-FRI 7AM-330PM

PAYS: $40 HOURLY

BENEFITS AND PTO KICK IN AFTER 90 DAYS. Company covers 70% of medical. They have dental and vision as well.

Industrial Mechanic specifically as Four-Slide Setup Mechanic. This position is a core technical role responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining Four-Slide (4-Slide) wire-forming machines to produce precision-formed components for consumer and industrial applications. This is a leadership position requiring the ability to lead a mechanic and maintenance team. Mechanical discipline, timing expertise, blueprint literacy, and the ability to deliver repeatable, high-quality production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment a must.

You will be responsible for full team and machine ownership: setup, timing, tooling changes, first-article validation, and continuous monitoring of part quality throughout the production run.

• Perform complete setups on Four-Slide machines, including tooling installation, cam timing, feed adjustments, cutoff alignment, and slide synchronization.
• Operate machines to produce wire-formed parts according to engineering specifications and production requirements.
• Conduct first-article inspections and adjust machine parameters to achieve dimensional accuracy and repeatability.
• Maintain optimal machine performance through lubrication, alignment checks, and preventive maintenance.

• Visually inspect, listen, and evaluate machine behavior to identify root causes of malfunctions.
• Diagnose issues related to timing, tooling wear, feed length, wire straightness, spring back, and material inconsistencies.
• Resolve mechanical problems quickly to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Document mechanical issues and corrective actions for continuous improvement.

• Use precision measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and specialized wire-forming inspection fixtures.
• Verify part dimensions, bend angles, radii, and tolerances against blueprints and QC requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality Control to ensure parts meet GD&T and customer specifications.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, tooling diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Understand forming sequences, tooling interactions, and cam-driven timing logic.
• Work with prototype tooling, surface grinders and related equipment when required.

• Follow all machine guarding, PPE, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Report hazards, near-misses, and mechanical risks immediately.

• Communicate clearly with Production, QC, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.
• Support training of junior mechanics when needed. Ability to diagnose, delegate and train.
• Provide accurate setup documentation, and production feedback.

• 3–5 years hands‑on mechanical experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Proficiency with calipers, micrometers, and precision measuring tools.
• High school diploma or GED.

• Direct experience with Four‑Slide machines (e.g., Nilson, Bihler, Torrington, Waterbury).
• Experience with surface grinders, prototype tooling, or machine shop equipment.
• Understanding of cam timing, forming sequences, and wire‑forming principles.
• A personal mechanic’s toolbox suitable for industrial and Four‑Slide machine work.