Mechanical Maintenance

Hussey Copper; Leetsdale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hussey Copper seeks a Mechanical Maintenance technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant mechanical equipment across rolling mills, furnaces, conveyors, pumps, and gearboxes. The role emphasizes precision alignment, preventive maintenance, and timely emergency repairs to support safe, reliable operations.

The position requires 3–5 years of millwright/industrial mechanic experience in heavy industrial settings, reading blueprints, and safe operation of cranes and forklifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; millwright training preferred.
• 3–5 years of millwright/industrial mechanic experience in heavy industry.
• Experience with rotating machinery, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Read mechanical drawings/blueprints; use hand/power tools and precision devices.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays; union environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment including rolling mills, furnaces, conveyors, pumps, and other rotating equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems and related components.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance per PM schedules.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, and schematics to support installation and repair.
• Safely rig, move, and position equipment; operate cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering to support safe operations.

Skills

Millwright experience

Industrial mechanic

Blueprint reading

Rigging & crane operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

SUMMARY

The Mechanical Maintenance position installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs plant mechanical equipment and systems, including but not limited to rolling mills, furnaces, conveyors, machine tools, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and auxiliary equipment. This role performs precision alignment, preventative maintenance, and emergency repair work to support safe, reliable plant operations. These are union positions covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the United Steelworkers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment (e.g., rolling mills, furnaces, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and other rotating equipment).
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems and related components.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, including lubrication, adjustments, and part replacement, in line with work orders and PM schedules.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, manuals, and schematics to support equipment installation and repair.
• Safely rig, move, and position equipment; operate cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and work collaboratively with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to support safe, reliable operations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No

JOB REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma/GED required; formal industrial maintenance/millwright training preferred.
• 3–5 years of millwright/industrial mechanic experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment, including rotating machinery, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings/blueprints and use standard hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring devices.
• Experience with safe rigging and operating cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and various shifts; strong commitment to safety and working in a union environment.
• Candidates are expected to provide their own hand tools up to a ½-inch drive. The company will supply all larger and specialty tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Work is performed in an industrial setting with varying temperatures, loud noise and heavy activity.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every employee of Hussey Copper bears an environmental responsibility. Libertas Copper, LLC, dba Hussey Copper exudes the utmost respect to the environment and safety of all individuals, inside and outside of the workplace, by promoting environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance, in regard to all local, state, and federal guidelines.

Where the Future is Bright!

Libertas Copper, LLC, dba Hussey Copper is at the forefront of the electrification of the economy, making life more efficient, safe, enjoyable, and healthy for everyone. As a producer of a critical component of electrical transmission and control equipment, Hussey Copper contributes to powering people’s lives today for a better tomorrow.

Libertas Copper, LLC, dba Hussey Copper is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression or any other protected characteristic under the applicable law.

Libertas Copper, LLC, dba Hussey Copper exudes the utmost respect to the environment and safety of all individuals, inside and outside of the workplace, by promoting environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance, in regard to all local, state, and federal guidelines.