Senior Maintenance Mechanic — Troubleshoot, PM & Improve Equipment

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Ridgway (Elk County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment to support production goals. You will perform mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical troubleshooting, with a focus on minimizing downtime and boosting equipment reliability.

You will read blueprints, service Dorst press systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of hands-on maintenance experience and control systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain milling machines, lathes, presses, and other equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and safety system issues.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and equipment docs.
• Inspect, calibrate, and verify machine performance with precision tools.
• Assist with Dorst press systems troubleshooting and servicing.
• Collaborate with electricians, maintenance, operators, and utilites staff to restore performance.
• Train and mentor junior maintenance staff.
• Record maintenance activities in the CMMS.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Create and maintain material/supply requests for work orders.
• Analyze operation sequences to identify root causes of failures.
• Perform mechanical assembly, fitting, alignment, and thread sizing.
• Repair, maintain, and modify Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Methanol, and Natural Gas systems per procedures.
• Install replacement parts and upgrades as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Control systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Hydraulics/pneumatics training preferred

Job description

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment to support production goals. You will perform mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical troubleshooting, with a focus on minimizing downtime and boosting equipment reliability.

You will read blueprints, service Dorst press systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.