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Maintenance Assistant in Cerritos, California at Pankl Aerospace Systems

NewSalary: $20.00 - $22.00/hrJob Function: Facilities
Pankl Aerospace Systems
Cerritos, California, 90703, United States
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Job Description

About Pankl Aerospace Systems

Pankl Aerospace Systems is a leading manufacturer of high precision aerospace components serving commercial and defense aviation markets worldwide. We are committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, while fostering a culture built on teamwork, respect, and employee growth.

Position Summary
Are you a hands-on problem solver? As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for facility and equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair in a manufacturing environment, while supporting environmental, health, and safety compliance. You will help keep machines, utilities, and systems running reliably, manage hazardous materials safely, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. If you enjoy solving problems, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.


Key Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience handling and storing hazardous materials
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Comfortable working with maintenance management systems
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure instructions, equipment manuals, complex blueprints/electrical schematics, and work order documents
  • Internally certified to operate a forklift
  • Fluent and effective in English written and verbal communication; bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Core Responsibilities
  • Manage oils and coolant for all equipment, including coolant concentration levels
  • Support and maintain EHS programs
  • Travel as necessary for training
  • Manage and coordinate scrap metal pickups
  • Order regular maintenance supplies
  • Maintain proper chemical storage
  • Handle, store, and dispose of chemicals, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, used oil, and other regulated waste in accordance with company procedures and applicable environmental requirements
  • Support environmental compliance activities, including stormwater sampling, wastewater protection, recycling, and the company's EHS and ISO 14001 program
Soft Skills
  • Team-oriented and able to work well in a collaborative environment
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet schedules in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to work long hours and weekends as needed
  • Ability to learn new processes, techniques, and measurement tools quickly
  • Self-motivated with a strong safety mindset and a positive, “can-do” attitude

Physical Requirements
  • Frequent use of hands and arms
  • Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks
  • Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds
  • Strong visual acuity and depth perception
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels

Why Join Pankl?

At Pankl, your work makes a difference. We invest in our employees through competitive pay, career development opportunities, advanced manufacturing technology, and a supportive work environment focused on safety and success.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive compensation
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company-paid and optional life insurance
  • HRA and voluntary Aflac plans
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Shift premiums
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Paid meal periods
  • Safety boot and safety glasses reimbursement
  • Employee training and development programs

Export Compliance Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Job Location

Cerritos, California, 90703, United States

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