Maintenance Mechanic

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•Ridgway, PA

23d

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and improves manufacturing equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations, product quality, and production goals. The role performs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical troubleshooting and supports preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. The mechanic works with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Operations personnel to minimize downtime, optimize equipment performance, and provide technical guidance and training to team members. The position works on milling machines, lathes, presses, and other manufacturing and facility equipment. It also includes servicing Dorst press systems and repairing, maintaining, and modifying Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Methanol, and Natural Gas systems according to established procedures. The mechanic uses a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to record maintenance activities and repair information.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education required.
Five to seven years of hands-on experience in maintenance and control systems.
Associate degree in a mechanical-related field or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; alternatively, two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or associate degree preferred.
Hydraulics/pneumatics training preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain milling machines, lathes, presses, and other manufacturing equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and safety system issues.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and equipment documentation.
Inspect, calibrate, and verify machine performance using precision measuring instruments.
Assist with troubleshooting and servicing Dorst press systems, including hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical components.
Collaborate with electricians, maintenance personnel, operators, setup personnel, and utility personnel to restore and optimize equipment performance.
Train, mentor, and support maintenance mechanics in lower classifications.
Use technical resources and training materials to remain current on equipment, technologies, and repair methods.
Perform preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
Create and maintain material and supply requests in support of maintenance work orders.
Analyze machine sequences of operation to identify root causes of equipment failures.
Perform mechanical assembly, fitting, alignment, and thread sizing activities.
Repair, maintain, and modify Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Methanol, and Natural Gas systems in accordance with established procedures.
Install replacement parts, functional components, and equipment upgrades as needed.
Record maintenance activities and repair information in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).