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Overview

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic position at Saint-Gobain involves ensuring plant safety, performing mechanical and electrical repairs, and maintaining equipment to prevent downtime. The company is a leader in sustainable construction, dedicated to innovation and the well-being of its employees.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines.
  • Inspect machines for wear and defects, replacing defective parts.
  • Troubleshoot and perform emergency repairs.
  • Update and modify equipment as assigned by management.
  • Maintain detailed Preventative Maintenance records.
  • Follow proper procedure for replacement parts from inventory.
  • Perform general repairs around the plant as assigned.
  • Explain proper use and operation of maintenance equipment to workers.
  • Work from blueprints and schematics using various tools.
  • Collaborate with service technicians to install and maintain automated equipment.
  • Complete work orders and enter labor time in a timely manner.
  • Use Lock Out Tag Out and Try Out procedures for equipment safety.
  • Perform Preventive Maintenance on process equipment.
  • Cut and weld using various welding techniques.
  • Train new and existing employees on maintenance processes.
  • Learn operational functions of equipment to troubleshoot effectively.
  • Maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of industrial mechanic experience.
  • Understanding of Arc Flash Safety.
  • Mechanical and electrical repair skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents related to processes.
  • Basic math skills including fractions and decimals.
  • Basic tool knowledge and usage.
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with CMMS systems.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Shift: 3rd, 10pm-6am
  • Pay: $36.31 per hour

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Los Angeles, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $36/hr, this posting comes in about 16% below the $43/hr median for welding jobs in Los Angeles, CA, where the middle half runs $35–$63/hr across 57 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 32% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

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