Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift
Tekni-Plex · City Industry, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Tekni-Plex (packaging) in City Industry, CA. Analyze equipment malfunctions and determine cause using mechanical, pneumatic and electrical skills.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Welding, Extrusion
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 161 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 168 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $76k–$118k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 40%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- PLC 33%
- Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Tekni-Plex in City Industry
1 other open role at this site.
- Operations Quality Engineer · Quality
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Responsibilities
- ◆Analyze equipment malfunctions and determine cause using mechanical, pneumatic and electrical skills.
- ◆Perform electrical troubleshooting of secondary plant distribution system (switch gear, breaker panels, wiring/busses, junction boxes, switches, outlets, etc.).
- ◆Familiarization with local, state and national building codes including the NEC.
- ◆Calibrate and adjust plant instrumentation.
- ◆Perform minor instrument repairs.
- ◆Familiarization with common preventative maintenance practices as well as the importance of record keeping accuracy associated with it.
- ◆Process work orders utilizing a computerized maintenance system.
- ◆Active participation in a project lead role as required.
- ◆Perform all duties of a Mechanic I.
- ◆Participates in plant safety / housekeeping audits to ensure a safe work environment.
/ education / experience
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years maintenance experience preferably in a manufacturing environment or a combination or work experience and education.
Highly recommended the candidate hold a certification / license in one or more of the following areas: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding or general construction.
Motor Controls a plus.
Electrical experience a plus.
Ability to make routine decisions and report / communicate malfunctions to management.
Demonstrated ability to read and understand blue prints, wiring diagrams, etc.
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WHAT IS TEKNIPLEX?
TekniPlex Healthcare is a respected business partner that specializes in the manufacturing of medical and pharmaceutical packaging for companies around the world. We aim to deliver better patient outcomes by manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduced pain, faster healing, and safer drug delivery. We are currently hiring for a 3rd shift (11:00pm - 7:30am) teammate in our Maintenance Department, located in City Industry, CA. Pay range is $32 - $38 per hour, plus 10% shift differential.
Summary/purpose
Ensures operation of mechanical and basic electrical systems of extrusion process equipment and the facility related equipment through troubleshooting, repairs and preventative maintenance. This is to be accomplished through the utilization of engineered drawings, operation manuals and OEM specifications.
Language skills
Good English communication skills, both verbal and written
Physical demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and
frequently required to stand; walk; use hands & fingers; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.