Maintenance Tech 3

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician III to diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in an industrial setting. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and adherence to safety standards.

The technician will guide contractors, maintain documentation, and support continuous improvement initiatives while working in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 7+ years of job-related mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
• Must follow safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and maintains machinery and production equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance for facilities and equipment.
• Directs contract labor on specific tasks.
• Maintains tools and keeps workspace clean and safe.
• Ensures compliance with safety, EHS, and SOPs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Welding (arc/MIG/TIG)

Blueprint reading

Hand and power tools

Safety compliance

Equipment reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Machine shop tools

Job description

Job Description

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Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician III is a skilled maintenance professional responsible for the advanced troubleshooting, repair, installation, modification, and preventive maintenance of manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and supporting infrastructure in an industrial manufacturing environment. This position works independently to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and production equipment issues while ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and operational standards. The Maintenance Technician III plays a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and providing technical guidance to contractors and less experienced technicians.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, installs, erects, moves and/or dismantles all types of machinery and auxiliary production equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance for building and grounds as necessary.
• Maintains all shop tools and equipment and performs clean‑up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
• Communicates pertinent information to off shifts.
• Directs efforts of contract labor on specific assignments.
• Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EHS) regarding environmental management activities.
• Understands and responds effectively to EHS directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary. Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position.
• Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by EHS (i.e., inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.).
• Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed during training or by EHS. Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes.
• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non‑hazardous materials and wastes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.
• Self‑motivated problem solver who can identify root causes, minimize downtime, and drive equipment reliability in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Ability to apply independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner. Ability to perform such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in PCC manuals.
• Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
• Thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned equipment.
• Must possess general carpentry skills.
• Ability to arc weld, MIG weld, TIG weld, and use oxy‑acetylene equipment (stainless, carbon, steel, and aluminum).
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform basic plumbing and piping.
• Ability to perform basic structural and sheet metal fabrication.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to use basic machine shop equipment.
• Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
• Working knowledge of the following areas: welding, brazing, burning, bending, heat treatment of metals, shearing and drilling, machine shop theory and practices, nomenclature of assigned equipment.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 7+ years of job‑related mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, Millwright, or similar mechanical maintenance role in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Other Requirements:

• This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to, high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
• Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.
• Works in confined area(s).
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20, 000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high‑quality, low‑cost and on‑time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.