Maintenance Machinery Mechanic (7A310 bldg 389)

Akima; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) in Chambersburg, PA is seeking a Maintenance Machinery Mechanic with strong experience in CNC, laser, and multi-axis production equipment. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, test, and maintain mechanical systems to ensure peak performance.

Responsibilities include diagnosing failures across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic components, and performing precision adjustments. On-site role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in maintenance mechanics.
• Experience with CNC, laser, and multi-axis production equipment is preferred.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic failures.

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, tests, and maintains CNC, laser, and multi-axis production equipment.
• Diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic failures.
• Performs precision adjustments and alignment on electromechanical systems.
• Repair and maintain both conventional and electronically controlled machinery.

Skills

Machinery maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Vibration analyzers

Job description

AFO is looking for a Maintenance Machinery Mechanic to work in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. To join our team of outstanding professionals,

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, tests, and maintains CNC, laser, and multi-axis production equipment.
• Performs major mechanical repairs on lathes, milling machines, drill presses, laser cutters, jig borers, and other automated machinery.
• Diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic equipment failures.
• Conducts operational testing, alignment, calibration, and precision adjustments on electromechanical systems.
• Repairs and maintains both conventional and electronically controlled production equipment.
• Disassembles, repairs, replaces, and reinstalls damaged or worn machine parts and assemblies.
• Performs mechanical and optical repairs independently or alongside electrical/electronic technicians.
• Uses machine tools such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, saws, welding equipment, and portable power tools.
• Utilizes precision measuring and diagnostic tools including micrometers, dial indicators, vibration analyzers, flow meters, and alignment scopes.
• Interprets relationships between integrated mechanical systems and electronic control devices to ensure proper machine operation.
• Plans work sequences, determines repair requirements, and identifies needed parts and materials.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on hydraulic, pneumatic, fluidic, and automated machinery systems.
• Operates equipment in both manual and automatic modes to verify proper functionality after repairs.
• Supports repair and maintenance of specialized equipment such as electro-beam welders, dynamic balancers, press brakes, and generator testers.
• Maintains safe operation standards and may obtain a forklift license as required.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or Equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience.

Job ID

2026-25425

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.