Aerospace Maintenance Specialist 3rd shift

Chromalloy•Orangeburg, NY

About The Position

Chromalloy is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment and facility systems in a manufacturing environment. The role supports safe, efficient, and reliable operations and helps minimize downtime while keeping equipment performing effectively. The position is represented by Local 475 and is scheduled for third shift, Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a 15% shift differential and a starting rate of $33.52 per hour. New hires must be available to train on first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for at least 90 days before moving to their assigned shift. The position supports the maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment and facility systems, including machinery, pumps, furnaces, vacuum systems, HVAC, plumbing, dust collection, and heat-treat equipment. Work also includes welding and brazing repairs, reading technical materials, and operating maintenance equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts. The role contributes to Lean and continuous improvement efforts and requires adherence to quality, safety, environmental, and company standards. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, moving equipment, noise, fumes, and varying temperatures. Physical activities include frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching, as well as regularly lifting and moving materials up to 30 pounds. Personal protective equipment is required. Only U.S. persons, as defined in the posting, may be considered. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Requirements

Experience performing industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment with minimal supervision.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, sketches, and technical drawings.
Working knowledge of plumbing systems, HVAC systems, electrical power and controls, gas furnaces and heat-treat equipment, vacuum systems, dust collection systems, carpentry, and painting.
Welding and brazing experience.
Understanding of industrial equipment maintenance and repair principles.
Comfortable operating a scissor lift.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to work the third shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., and train on first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for a minimum of 90 days.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including regularly lifting and moving materials up to 30 pounds and safely operating maintenance equipment.
Only U.S. persons, as defined in the posting, may be considered.
Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen is a condition of an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience.
Experience maintaining heat-treat or vacuum furnace equipment.
Industrial electrical troubleshooting experience.
Manufacturing maintenance certifications or vocational training.
Experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems.
Perform preventative maintenance on machinery, pumps, furnaces, vacuum systems, and related equipment.
Complete equipment overhauls, repairs, inspections, and daily maintenance checks.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and HVAC system issues.
Maintain and repair plumbing, dust collection, and building systems.
Support heat-treat equipment operation, maintenance, and repairs.
Perform welding and brazing repairs as needed.
Read and work from sketches, schematics, and equipment prints.
Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and other maintenance equipment as required.
Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Follow quality, safety, environmental, and company standards.