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 $32.00 to $35.00 per 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.