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Maintenance Mechanic (Mold Injection)

Location

Lakewood, CA

Wage

$30 – $40/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on September 2, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Jobot is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic specializing in injection molding for a full-time position at a leading manufacturing company located just south of Downtown LA. The role offers competitive pay and a strong emphasis on employee well-being and career growth.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and preventative maintenance on injection molding equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical or electrical issues promptly.
  • Assist in the installation and setup of new equipment and upgrading existing systems.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to improve equipment reliability and maintenance procedures.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in the engineering industry with a focus on injection molding equipment.
  • Thorough understanding of mechanical and electrical systems with strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Complete Benefits Package
  • Accelerated Career Growth
  • Fun Company Activities

Additional Information

  • Full-time, permanent position
  • 1st shift schedule
  • Located 15 minutes south of Downtown LA

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package
Complete Benefits Package
Accelerated Career Growth
Fun Company Activities
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How this job compares in Lakewood, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $35/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $33/hr median for welding jobs across California, whose middle half runs $27–$41/hr across 483 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 54% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Lakewood, CA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Lakewood, CA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across California as a whole we're tracking 627 other active welding openings from 306 employers. Browse welding jobs across California.

Jobot currently has 7 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (31), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $51/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Long Beach at $40/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Lakewood, CA

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