Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic

Department: Operations

Reports To: Plant Manager

Location: Fontana, CA

Experience: 5+ years

Job Type: Hourly (non-exempt)

Education: High School Diploma

Travel: Up to 10%

About Tournesol

Tournesol Siteworks is the leading manufacturer of commercial pots, planters and the things that go with them. We provide designers with the tools to create amazing green spaces on projects like apartment buildings, hotels, hospitals, and airports. Contractors rely on us to deliver the highest quality products with superior customer service. Our vertically integrated manufacturing facilities are in Washington, Northern and Southern California and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. If you are a team player with a positive attitude that cares deeply about your customers, you’ll fit right in at Tournesol!

About the Team

The Production team is currently seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer with experience in a metal manufacturing environment for our Fontana, CA manufacturing facility. The Metal Fabrication team works together with other departments to create, build, assemble and ship products for the commercial construction industry.

About the Role

As a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, you will work with the Plant Manager and directly with the Production Teams at our Fontana, CA manufacturing facility. You will be based in one of our manufacturing facilities. The role ensures the performance of all Company mechanical products, machinery and equipment performs optimally, while being able to fabricate or assemble new or modified mechanical components.

What You Will Do

- Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision.

- Perform test, alignment, operating parameters, and maintenance of various production and plant equipment.

- Perform bench processes to complete mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic operations using hand tools, power tools, etc.

- Assist in providing timely and efficient response to requirements and requests from Engineering, Manufacturing, and the overall needs of the operation.

- Follow schedules and action lists to accomplish tasks and goals.

- Manage time and resources to accomplish actions and tasks.

- Communicate/interface with management and production staff to problem solve in an attempt to meet or accelerate task actions, production efficiency, product quality and schedule milestones.

- Assist with reviewing and revising Standard Operating Procedures and documentation.

- Completes and maintains documentation in line with departmental and regulatory requirements.

- Anticipates/recognizes potential safety issues associated with procedures and equipment and initiates action to solve or prevent problems.

- Troubleshooting and debugging of new designs, failed assemblies, and manufacturing line returns, including evaluating components, assemblies or products for acceptance, and create reports from evaluations.

- Implement use of new improved manufacturing practices and equipment and continuously renew and extend knowledge, skills, and understanding of essential-to-job related duties.

- To continuously identify, recommend and/or undertake activities and methods to make positive contributions to the company goals and initiatives within the scope of the position.

What You Will Need

- Proven manufacturing experience, Metal manufacturing preferred

- Ability to devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for machinery

- Mechanical aptitude and good problem solving, interpersonal communication, and team skills.

- Good communication skills in both English and Spanish

- Ability to multi-task.

- Experience with Excel and Word documents

- Strong attention to detail

- Reliable transportation, regular attendance and punctuality are critical

What We Offer

- Competitive salary

- Paid time off

- Paid holidays

- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance

- 401k with employer match

- Profit sharing

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on tenure, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required sit for extended periods, and to use a computer. Work may require the individual to enter plant areas where performance factors such as heat, noise, dust, lifting of materials, and working around equipment will be encountered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Tournesol Siteworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Tournesol Siteworks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

The pay range for this role is:

22 - 30 USD per hour(Fontana)