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Posting date : 05/28/2026

Reference : USA14283

Maintenance Mechanic

United States, California, SAN DIEGO

  • Permanent / Regular
  • Technical Production
  • On site

Why do we need you ?

Repair and maintain select machinery and mechanical equipment, pre-determined by department supervisor, using hand tools, power tools, and precision- measuring and testing instruments in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

Shift: 2nd, Monday-Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm
 
Essential Responsibilities of the Position (includes the following; other responsibilities may be assigned):

  • Maintain, troubleshoot & repair a variety of electric/mechanical equipment.
  • Lay out/fabricate parts, tools, brackets, etc. for production areas.
  • Install & modify new and existing equipment.
  • Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills of equipment are essential.
  • Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
  • Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
  • Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, and straightedges.
  • Repair and replace defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
  • Installs special functional and structural parts in devices, using hand tools.
  • Start and/or test run devices to test their performance.
  • Ability to use or be trainable on shop equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, welders, etc.

Is this job for you ?

Essential Requirements for the Position:

  • Knowledge of the proper use of hand tools, power tools, table saws, band saws, and air tools.
  • Mechanical and electrical understanding of industrial/production equipment.
  • Welding and machining skills preferred.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 1-year experience repairing and servicing a variety of machinery.
  • Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Any type of thin film processing or converting industry background is a plus.

Non-Essential Responsibilities of the Position:

  • Lubricate and clean parts.
  • May initiate purchase orders for parts and machines.
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

A little more about us

Solar Gard is a global leader in patent-protected film technologies for solar control and surface protection across the automotive, residential, and commercial industries. As the Performance Film Solutions Division of the global glass and building technology icon Saint-Gobain – a company whose 360-year legacy originated with the Hall of Mirrors in Paris’ Palace of Versailles – Solar Gard builds upon decades of work to offer 
proprietary solar control and safety film solutions. The company’s product portfolio delivers unmatched results in enhancing and protecting vehicles, homes, and buildings, and most importantly, the passengers, residents, and tenants inside.

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Benefits in joining us

Certain states require pay information to be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve their daily lives for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the local pay range for this position, which is $22.00 to $32.00 per hour, plus a 2nd shift differential of $1.00/hr. This hourly pay rate offered can vary depending on location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for periodic bonus payments/an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount can be up to 10% of the hourly rate based on company and individual performance measures. The total annual target cash range (Hourly Pay Rate plus Bonus, annualized (40 hrs/week * 52wks)) for this position is $50,336 to $73,216. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and, by nature, can vary based on company and individual performance and are not a guarantee.
 
Additional Pay Incentives for This Role Include:

  • Shift Differentials (Hourly Rate plus 2nd Shift Differential of $1.00/ hr)
    Standard Overtime (Hourly Rate * 1.5)

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:  

  • Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work. 
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance 
  • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options 
  • LiveWell Wellness Program 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality. 
  • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan 
  • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability 
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance  

 Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want  

  • Group Legal 
  • Identity Theft Protection 
  • Auto and Home Insurance 
  • Pet Insurance and Discounts 
  • Back-up Child & Elder Care 
  • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Additional based on Role:

  • One pair of company-issued steel-toe shoes and safety glasses annually.
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