Aluminum Extrusion Maintenance Specialist

Helion Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Helion Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift in our Phoenix, AZ facility. You will troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to keep production running smoothly.

You will perform preventive maintenance, service extrusion presses, diagnose issues on rotating equipment, and document work accurately. A strong safety mindset and reliable attendance are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in a production setting.
• Hands-on hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps and bearings.
• Reliable and safety-focused with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems across the facility.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to extend equipment life and reduce downtime.
• Service and optimize extrusion presses and their auxiliary equipment.
• Diagnose issues on conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, and other rotating assets.
• Pinpoint faults in hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and related components.
• Use a multimeter and read electrical schematics to resolve electrical problems quickly and safely.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and electrical diagrams to guide repairs and installations.
• Perform equipment changeovers, adjustments, rebuilds, and new equipment installs.
• Complete PMs and record work accurately to maintain maintenance histories.
• Respond rapidly to breakdowns to protect throughput and quality.
• Follow plant safety protocols and keep a clean, orderly work area.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Electrical troubleshooting

Conveyors & motors

Read schematics/blueprints

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

Own the Night: Keep Our Aluminum Lines RunningStep into a high-output aluminum manufacturing environment where your hands-on expertise keeps production moving. As a Maintenance Technician on our 3rd shift, you’ll be the go-to problem solver for complex electro-mechanical systems and the guardian of uptime across the plant.A Night in This RoleYou arrive, review the maintenance log, and prioritize the most critical items. A conveyor is signaling a fault—within minutes you’re on site, meter in hand, tracing the issue through electrical schematics. Later, you pivot to a scheduled PM on an extrusion press, inspecting hydraulics, testing pneumatics, and documenting every step with precision. Before sunrise, you’ve completed a changeover, tuned a gearbox, and left the area spotless for the next team.What You’ll TackleTroubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems across the facilityExecute preventive and predictive maintenance to extend equipment life and reduce downtimeService and optimize aluminum extrusion presses and their auxiliary/support equipmentDiagnose issues on conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, and other rotating assetsPinpoint faults in hydraulic and pneumatic circuits (cylinders, valves, and related components)Use a multimeter and read electrical schematics to resolve electrical problems quickly and safelyInterpret mechanical drawings/blueprints and electrical diagrams to guide repairs and installationsPerform equipment changeovers, adjustments, rebuilds, and new equipment installsComplete PMs and record work accurately to maintain clear maintenance historiesRespond rapidly to breakdowns to protect throughput and qualityFollow plant safety protocols and keep a clean, orderly work areaWhat You BringSolid industrial maintenance background in a production settingHands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumaticsDemonstrated mechanical troubleshooting and repair capabilityFamiliarity with motors, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, and pumpsComfort diagnosing electrical systems with a multimeter and schematicsAbility to read and apply mechanical and electrical drawingsBackground in aluminum extrusion or metal manufacturing is strongly preferredStrong understanding of preventive maintenance methods and schedulingAbility to work independently and respond effectively to unplanned eventsReliable attendance, consistency, and a safety-first mindsetShift: 3rd Shift