Maintenance Mechanic

Our client is a globally recognized, privately held manufacturer of precision forged metal components serving industries such as aerospace, defense, space exploration, and power generation. The company operates a modern manufacturing facility in Paramount, CA, where skilled trades professionals work alongside engineers and production teams.

This is a second shift role from 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Strengthening quality as the foundation of each process, each product, and each customer relationship, the organization invests in production equipment, quality systems, and workforce development. The facility is built for efficiency and reliability, supporting aerospace‑grade components used in aircraft, defense systems, and spacecraft.

Maintenance professionals here play a vital role in delivering high‑tolerance products. The company fosters a team‑first culture, values cross‑functional collaboration, and rewards initiative. Stability comes from consistent demand within aerospace and defense manufacturing, while advanced equipment—including ring rolling machines, industrial furnaces, hydraulic presses, conveyor systems, and forklifts—provides a learning environment for skilled tradespeople.

Position:
Maintenance Technician (High‑volume production environment)

Location:

Paramount, CA (Greater Los Angeles area)

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment failures across the manufacturing facility.
• Maintain and repair ring rolling machines, industrial furnaces, hydraulic presses, conveyors, and forklifts.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance programs on all production equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic circuits including pumps, valves, cylinders, and hose assemblies.
• Repair and replace bearings, motors, gearboxes, belts, chains, and drive train components.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and document safety check results.
• Read and work from blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM technical manuals.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and mechanical alignment tasks as required.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and aerospace manufacturing safety standards.
• Keep accurate maintenance logs, repair histories, and parts inventory records.
• Respond promptly to emergency equipment breakdowns to minimize production impact.

• Industrial mechanical maintenance across heavy production equipment.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems troubleshooting and repair.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Forklift repair and maintenance.
• Industrial furnace and press repair.
• Welding and metal fabrication.
• Blueprint and schematic interpretation.
• Safety compliance including lockout/tagout and OSHA standards.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience in an aerospace, defense, or heavy industrial manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Forklift certification a plus.
• Welding certification or demonstrated welding experience a plus.

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