Sr. Production Mechanic

WESTRIDGE LABORATORIES, INC.

Santa Ana, CA

Pay: $25-$33/hr

Shift: Full time

**About us**

Westridge Laboratories, Inc. is a leading personal care manufacturer and distributor based in Santa Ana, CA. We specialize in FDA-cleared personal lubricants distributed worldwide. Our 55,000 square foot facility houses our offices, production, and warehousing operations. We pride ourselves on innovation, professionalism, and providing outstanding experiences for our customers while fostering a great work environment for our team.

**Position:**Production Mechanic

**Position Overview:**

The Production Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and setting up production equipment to ensure efficient and uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This position requires hands-on experience with automated filling machines, labeling equipment, capping machines, conveyors, induction sealers, and other packaging machinery. Key responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, completing equipment changeovers, and responding promptly to production downtime. The mechanic must work closely with Production, Quality Control, and Engineering to ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company procedures and GMP requirements. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

**Essential Function and Responsibilities:**

• Plans and schedules work to maintain and keep equipment in acceptable condition while both anticipating and preventing interruptions.
• Ability to read blueprints, manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams and apply information to maintenance projects.
• Create and run a Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule
• Create and run an Equipment and Parts Inventory program
• Familiarity with Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Equipment such as; Bottle fillers, tube fillers, label machines, pumps, liquid filling, production line, etc.
• Strictly abide by safety regulations during manufacturing activities, keeping equipment in check to avoid mechanical hazards that could cause harm to operators and workers.
• Completes and understands training requirements as identified by the department. This includes all SOPs referring to the production or facilities equipment, maintenance documentation procedures, and safety.
• Communicate with management to inform them about equipment faults and best maintenance techniques to implement for maximum performance.
• Keep records of maintenance activities to track the lifespan of equipment.
• Utilizes root cause analysis and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvements.

**Requirements:**

• 5+ years of hands-on experience as a production/maintenance mechanic
• Proven track record in preventive maintenance program management
• Experience with Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) equipment
• Expertise in reading and interpreting technical documentation
• Physical capability to lift and carry 50 lbs safely
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As our Production Mechanic, you'll play a crucial role in optimizing our production processes and maintaining our high standards. Join our team and contribute to our ongoing success!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Ana, CA 92705: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person