Maintenance Technician-Mechanical

Responsibilities

Summary: Howmet Structure Systems has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician located at our Niles Facility. This position is responsible for assisting in the maintenance operation and preventative maintenance of manufacturing equipment within the plant.

Primary Function

Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of the building does not deteriorate:

Working Procedures

• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance technicians to diagnose the problem or repair the machine
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions, following checklists
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Record maintenance and repair work performed and the costs of the work
• Troubleshoot and repair various aspects of production machinery, including saws, hydraulic presses and associated forging equipment:.
• Repair and replace mechanical components and assemblies, including install of forging dies and fixtures, bearing assemblies, chains, belts and sliding component wear plates
• Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams
• Align and balance new equipment after installations
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
• Operate overhead cranes and hoists, forklifts, scissor, and boom lifts
• Maintain a safe and organized workstation and follow all Company policies, safety, and procedures
  
  

Pay Rate and Benefit

• The combined rate of pay for this position is $33.74. This includes a base pay rate of $28.74 and $5 flat rate incentive per hour.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k
  
  

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be constructed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.