Maintenance - Mechanic I

Date: Nov 6, 2025

Location:

Yreka, CA, US, 96097

Category:

The Busch Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of vacuum pumps, vacuum systems, blowers, compressors, and gas abatement systems. Under its umbrella, the group houses two well-known brands: Busch Vacuum Solutions and Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions.

The gas abatement systems previously offered by centrotherm clean solutions – a former Busch Group brand – are now part of the Pfeiffer portfolio. The extensive product and service offer includes solutions for vacuum, overpressure, and abatement applications in all industries, such as food, semiconductors, analytics, chemicals, plastics, and aerospace. This also includes the design and construction of tailor-made vacuum systems and a worldwide service network.

The Busch Group is a family business that is managed by the Busch family. More than 8,000 employees in 44 countries worldwide work for the group. Busch is headquartered in Maulburg, Baden Württemberg, in the tri-country region of Germany, France and Switzerland. The Busch Group manufactures in its 23 own production plants in China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, India, Romania, South Korea, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the USA, and Vietnam. The Busch Group has an annual consolidated revenue of close to 2 billion Euro.

POSITION SUMMARY

This employee will maintain and repair fixed plant assets, to include, but not limited to CNC machinery, manual equipment, fixed assets within the manufacturing facility. This employee will coordinate with other employees to ensure that maintenance work is completed satisfactorily.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Performs and/or assists in basic repairs and scheduled machine maintenance
Assists in connecting power supply wires to machines and equipment.
Assists in the handling of all cables and wires between machines and equipment
Replaces faulty electrical components of equipment
Assists in installation and repairs of electrical systems
Assists in troubleshooting of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems on CNC and manual machinery
Maintains and uses all controlled documents within the department
Assists in the maintenance and repair of all machinery and hand tools under direct supervision
Adheres to PVV&E 5S standards
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
Analyzes and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems.
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accountability – Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
Communication, Oral and Written – Effectively conveys information and ideas to others.
Customer Focus – Builds and maintains satisfaction with internal and external stakeholders.
Detail Oriented – Pays attention to the minute details of tasks and projects.
Problem Solving – Resolves difficult challenges effectively and promptly.
Time Management – Manages time effectively to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Adaptability – Adjusts to changing business needs and workplace conditions.
Analytical Skills – Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, solve problems, and process into meaningful data.
Decision Making & Judgement – Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
Good Mechanical Aptitude – Ability to quickly learn working principles of complex process equipment.
Innovative – Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Teamwork – Ability to give and receive team member assistance in working toward a common goal with a positive spirit.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

COMPANY VALUES

Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E believes that we are all suppliers and customers of someone in our organization. Our employees must be able to demonstrate this customer-centric belief - which means that you are value-adding, reliable, performance-driven, innovative, service-minded, and agile – in all of their business activities. We expect that our company values of open mindedness, trust, communication, thinking strategically/being creative, being courageous, accountable, and humble, ethical sensitivity/compliance, resilience/facing diversity and fostering a culture of empowerment, engagement and collaboration will drive the actions of our employees.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to graduation from High School, or that would provide required knowledge, skill and ability to successfully perform the assigned job duties.

Experience:

No prior experience necessary
Experience in a factory environment preferred

Computer Skills:

Proficient with MS Office tools

Certifications & Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Stand C

Walk C

Sit O

Manually Manipulate F

Reach Outward F

Bend F

Lift/Carry

50 lbs or less F

Other Physical Requirements

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - As required

Ability to use ladders safely/effectively

Ability to safely shovel snow using standard snow shovel

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Factory environment with moderate to loud noise levels. May get dirty due to greasy dirty parts and exposure to dust. May have to work in tight spots when repairing machinery. Will be exposed to outdoor climate conditions subject to changing seasons.

PAY RANGE: $20 - $24/hour

This position is primarily based on site at the Yreka, California facility supporting the Company’s employees and the Busch Group USA team.

Pfeiffer Vacuum V&E is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Danielle Clair at 530-841-9150.

Applicants must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship. We participate in E-Verify.

EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled