Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist (Thermoforming)

Job Description

Job Description Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Specialist (Thermoforming) — Santa Fe Springs, CA Why this role matters

Your mission: keep our thermoforming and supporting production lines reliable, safe, and optimized. If you thrive on complex troubleshooting and continuous improvement, you’ll make an immediate impact.

Pay

$32.48–$38.97/hour (paid weekly)

Shifts

• 1st: 06:00 AM – 02:30 PM
• 3rd: 10:30 pm – 6:30 am
• Rotating two days off

Key Outcomes

• Planned electrical PMs executed on time to preserve system integrity across thermoforming assets.
• Rapid diagnosis and repair on trim presses, extruders, formers, crystallizers, dryers, conveyors, and grinders.
• Performance upgrades delivered through thoughtful equipment modifications.
• Accurate, timely work documentation; strict adherence to safety rules and company policies.
• Housekeeping standards consistently met—safe, clean, and tidy work areas.
• Minor mechanical fixes handled to minimize downtime.

Must-Have Experience

• 3–5 years in a related industrial maintenance or electrical role.
• Electrical systems expertise with strong hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge.
• Blueprint literacy (mechanical/electrical); welding and fabrication capability.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Thermoforming background preferred.
• PLC familiarity preferred (Allen Bradley, Siemens exposure ideal).
• Own and safely operate a complete tool set.
• Team contributor with flexibility for overtime and off shifts.

Technical Stack You’ll Touch

• Thermoforming Machine, Extrusion Machine, Trim Presses
• Crystallizers, Dryers, Conveyors, Grinders
• Injection Molding Machine
• VFDs and servo motors
• PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

Professional Attributes

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset; project management competence.
• Strong technical/functional ability with a customer service approach.
• Collaborative communication (oral/written); solid judgment and initiative.
• Planning, organizing, time management, and innovation.
• Quality- and quantity-conscious with a safety-first attitude.
• Adaptable, dependable, punctual; excellent attendance.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude; detail-oriented.

Physical Demands & Environment

• Standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and ladder climbing for extended periods.
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs independently.
• Frequent use of hands/arms for precision maintenance and tooling.
• Operate in hot, cold, wet, dusty, and noisy conditions.
• Read technical documents and safety notices with clear visual acuity.
• Respond to alarms and verbal instructions.
• Wear required PPE at all times for assigned tasks.