Heavy Equipment Mechanic

American Iron and Metal•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright to join its team in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves maintaining, repairing, installing, and moving stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment in a heavy industrial environment. The work takes place indoors and outdoors, including varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Experience working safely in a heavy industrial environment.
Comfort working indoors, outdoors, and in varying weather conditions.
Proficiency in welding and basic equipment repair.
Experience completing preventive maintenance tasks, checklists, and work orders with proper parts documentation.
Ability and eagerness to learn and operate state-of-the-art equipment and diagnostics.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks based on production urgency, and stay focused on execution.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
Install, align, dismantle, and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, including pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces, and generators, according to layout plans using hand and power tools.
Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks, and tractors to position machinery and parts during installation, setup, and repair.
Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.