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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 aMaster Master Mechanicto join Kaiser Aluminum inLos Angeles!

Purpose of Position: Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all production and plant support systems.

• Hourly rate: $45.21 plus bonus opportunities
• 2-10PM or 10-6AM and 3-4 weekends a month, typically one weekend a month off.

Responsibilities

• Monitors all equipment to ensure reliability utilizing condition monitoring methodologies and specialized tools.
• Repairs, installs, troubleshoots, adjusts, modifies, and services all types of production equipment (including , but not limited to, valves, all rotating equipment, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, plant utilities infrastructure, material transfer systems, plant instrumentation and electrical relays).
• Reads ladder logic to troubleshoot and is able to modify ladder logic code.
• Participates in the preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, 5S, and E.I. Teams
• Executes all precision maintenance activities utilizing high-precision measurement technology.
• Executes and supervises proper Metal Fabrication, Welding (MIG/TIG/STICK) and Pipefitting.
• Construction Maintenance, Concrete, Asphalt and Carpentry.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis events.
• Completes work orders in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Assists in creating new, updating and optimizing Job Plans.
• Generates equipment layout drawings. Basic drafting.
• Assists in creating Bill of Materials.
• Participates on Lean events, safety and 5S teams.
• Maintains open communication with production technicians.
• Ensures maintenance work execution is completed within allocated time to the highest quality standards.
• Mentoring, guiding and coaching of apprentice level technicians.
• Crew leadership and provide support to other maintenance technicians.
• Identifies and reports opportunities for improvement of PM's and spare parts controls.
• Participates on Equipment Improvement Teams.
• Works within an environment focused on the reduction of unplanned downtime.
• Works collaboratively with other functional areas to ensure accomplishment of overall plant objectives.
• Applies lean manufacturing tools & principles in maintenance activities.
• Performs autonomous care and housekeeping.
• Documents spare parts usage.
• Works within scheduling requirements.
• Drive Mobile Equipment (Forklift, Crane, Boom lift, Scissor lift, Skid-steer).
• Use of computer software: CMMS (Maximo), Email, MS Office Suite.
  

Relationships

• Reports to the Maintenance Manager
• Interacts daily with production technicians and functional department leaders: Maintenance Supervisor, Production, Engineering, and KPS

Job Requirements

• Certified Master status in a skilled trades discipline OR associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical technology with 5 years manufacturing related or control programming experience
• Or discretionary equivalent
• Solid verbal and written communication skills

Measures of Performance

• No safety incidents
• Work orders completed correctly
• PM's completed
• Unplanned downtime within plant described limits

Competencies

• Safety and Health
  • Awareness of current safety/health policies and Job Safe Practices
  • Ensures that all work orders are carried out adhering to safety and 5S expectations to completion
  • Promotes safe work practices within the department
• Quality
  • Adheres to standard work
  • Maintains all required quality documentation
  • Performs all required quality checks
  • Produces product in conformance to all Customer requirements
  • Takes responsibility for addressing quality opportunities
• Teamwork
  • Communicates in a professional and fact based manner at all times
  • Contributes to team effort with regular attendance and engagement
  • Gives and receives feedback respectfully and non-defensively
  • Helps others in the work area to accept change
  • Leverages the strength of other team members to accomplish common goals
  • Listens to others and values their opinions
  • Respects the dignity of all employees, customers and suppliers
  • Shares knowledge and skills with others
  • Welcomes and supports new team members
  • Works to resolve conflicts in a positive and professional manner
• Kaiser Values
  • Adheres to Kaiser Code of Ethics
  • Assumes ownership and accountability for getting the job done efficiently
  • Attends work when required
  • Delivers upon commitments and obligations and accomplishes objectives on time with a high level of quality
  • Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in response to business demands
  • Performs task in a self-directed manner
  • Recognizes and addresses persona professional development opportunities
  • Solves problems effectively
  • Stays calm under pressure
  • Troubleshoots when necessary
  • Works effectively in non-optimal situations