
Maintenance Mechanic
Menasha · Santa Fe Springs, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Menasha (packaging) in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Maintenance.
- They ask for
- 4+ years
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$110k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 107 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 107 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (4+ vs 3+)
Typical $72k–$110k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 31%
- Tooling 31%
- Welding 30%
- ✓ Team leadership 30%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from MenashaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
- ◆Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
- ◆Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
- ◆Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
- ◆Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities
- ◆Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
- ◆Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
- ◆Play an active role in the maintenance and cleanliness of work area
- ◆Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting
requirements
- ✓Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors
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About us (and our exciting future)
Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.
Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.
Join us and become part of the power behind possible.
About The Opportunity
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for effectively and efficiently maintaining, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment, as well as performing preventive maintenance following corporate standards for quality and safety. Position Summary:
- •Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
- •Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines
- •Train other employees (as directed or needed)
- •Communicate effectively with associated personnel (both verbally and in writing, speaking clearly in English and/or Spanish) in all phases of the operation and processes
- •Operate cranes, truck or motor vehicles
- •Operate forklifts and/or powered industrial equipment
- •Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment
- •Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
- •Perform simple machinist duties and
Performance Measures and Outcomes
- •Adherence to safety policies and procedures
- •Quality of work
- •Production goals
Description
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •AA Degree
- •Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Maintenance
Desired
- +Completion of a craft apprenticeship
- +Production maintenance experience
- +4+ years of manufacturing experience
- +Mechanical & electrical and industrial skills
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Safety sensitive position – ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
- •Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
- •Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed
- •Ability to effectively work in teams
- •Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
- •Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
- •Able to read, write and understand English
- •Must be highly motivated and able to work independently
- •Ability to read, comprehend and, where necessary, complete: blueprints, electrical schematics, operating and maintenance manuals, work orders, repair parts requests
- •Ability to operate and understand measuring equipment such as: standard or metric tape measure, micrometer, caliper, scale, VOM (Volt/Ohm Meter)
- •Advanced knowledge of machine operations and mechanical functions
- •Ability to disassemble, repair, and troubleshoot plant machines
- •Ability to overhaul, rebuild and troubleshoot plant machines
Essentials to the Position
Join our team and be part of a company that started in 1849!
- •This is a mid-shift position - Core Hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 5 days/week Monday through Friday.
- •This position may be required to work overtime.
- •The wage range for this position is $33.00-$40.00 per hour. Wage is based on experience.
- •Advancement Opportunities.
Two companies, one vision.
Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.
Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.
Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.
Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.
Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’
