Maintenance Mechanic

About KDC

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

About KDC/One

KDC/One is a global leader in innovative, end-to-end contract manufacturing for beauty, personal care, and household products. Our expertise spans advanced formulation, cutting-edge R&D, and world-class manufacturing capabilities. We proudly partner with many of the world's most recognized brands, helping them bring breakthrough products to market with exceptional quality, speed, and creativity. At KDC/One, we are driven by excellence, innovation, and a commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Job Overview

KDC/One Chatsworth is hiring 4 Maintenance Mechanics to support our high-speed packaging and filling operations for 2nd and 3rd shifts. We are looking for strong mechanics who can set up, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production lines in a fast-paced, cGMP-regulated environment.

Specific Responsibilities & Duties

• Safety, Compliance & Documentation
• Promote a safe work environment and follow all HSE, OSHA, LOTO, cGMP, and SOP requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready work areas.
• Complete accurate documentation including changeover logs, cleaning/wash-out logs, maintenance/PM records, downtime reports, and other department forms.
• Report equipment issues, hazards, and abnormalities promptly to Maintenance or Production Management.
• Line Setup, Changeovers & Operations Support
• Set up equipment for scheduled production runs.
• Perform efficient wash-outs, cleaning, sanitization, and line changeovers.
• Review and update setup sheets and follow production work orders.
• Partner with Line Leaders and operators to ensure smooth line performance and minimize downtime.
• Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repairs
• Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance on packaging and filling equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
• Execute equipment repairs, adjustments, rebuilds, and system optimizations.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, and P&IDs to support troubleshooting and repair planning.
• Assist with parts ordering and maintaining critical spares inventory.

Qualifications

• 3–12+ years of maintenance mechanic experience in cosmetics, personal care, food/beverage, pharma, or other regulated manufacturing.
• Prior experience maintaining packaging, filling, bottling, or similar high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems.
• Proficiency using hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and support production equipment.
• Ability to read manuals, diagrams, and basic technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Solid time-management, organization, and documentation skills.

Preferred (for higher-level consideration)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with the equipment families listed above (fillers, cappers, tube fillers, labelers, coders, conveyors).
• Skills in machining, welding, fabricating, or equipment rebuilds.
• Technical coursework or certifications in mechanical, electrical, or machine-tool technology.
• Familiarity with CMMS/PM systems and strong computer literacy.