Maintenance Repairer

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a “DOER”, Maintenance Repairman/Mechanic to join Kaiser Aluminum-Newark! 

The Maintenance Mechanic will support plant operations by performing hands-on mechanical maintenance in an assigned area, helping keep equipment reliable, safe, and production ready. This role includes troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems, supporting continuous improvement efforts such as 5S, RCA, and LEAN, and working safely while meeting schedule, overtime, and off-shift requirements as needed.

• →Continuous Improvement – we couldn’t do it without your owner’s mindset, and all of the acronyms that come with continuous improvement, 5S, RCA and LEAN.  
• →Safety First – our values are important to us. Having a “safety first” approach is a key element for success.  
• →The ability to work a full shift, promptness and availability to work overtime as needed.   

• →Work and perform according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.  
• →Ability to work off-shift as required  

• 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience preferred in the following areas: welding, millwright, pipe fitting, plumbing, mechanical print reading, hydraulics, blacksmith work, sheet metal , or a graduate of an approved apprentice program, or a graduate from a 2-year technical associate's degree program, or relevant military experience.
• High school graduate or equivalent 
• Hiring process will include hands-on testing to include welding/cutting, hydraulics, parts identification, machine alignment and minimizer