Maintenance Mechanic

AAM•Ridgway, PA

21d

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving 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. It works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Operations personnel to minimize downtime, optimize equipment performance, and provide technical guidance and training to team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education required.
Associate degree in a mechanical-related field or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5–7 years of hands-on experience in maintenance and control systems.

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 activities 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 within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).