As a Junior Maintenance Mechanic, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the equipment that powers aerospace production.
You'll work alongside experienced maintenance professionals, gain exposure to sophisticated manufacturing machinery, and develop your troubleshooting abilities in a fast-paced technical environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Keep Equipment Mission-Ready: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on CNC machinery, Swiss lathes, and related production systems.
- Troubleshoot & Solve Problems: Respond to equipment issues and assist with diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems.
- Support Repairs: Partner with senior maintenance technicians to restore equipment performance and minimize downtime.
- Work with Advanced Technology: Learn the maintenance requirements of sophisticated CNC production equipment.
- Document Your Success: Create, update, and close work orders using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Keep Production Moving: Assist with machine adjustments, setups, and changeovers as needed.
- Put Safety First: Follow established maintenance safety practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO).
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify recurring equipment issues and contribute ideas that improve reliability.
- Collaborate with Your Team: Communicate equipment conditions, repair progress, and maintenance needs to production and maintenance personnel.
️ WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
We're looking for dependable, mechanically inclined professionals who take pride in their work and are eager to develop their careers.
Required Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of maintenance, mechanical, or technical experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, OR equivalent military, vocational, or technical school training
- Basic mechanical aptitude and experience using standard hand tools
- Ability to read equipment manuals, technical instructions, and maintenance work orders
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn maintenance management software
- Commitment to workplace safety and established procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to a team-oriented environment
BONUS SKILLS THAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT!
Have experience with any of the following? We'd love to hear about it!
- CNC machinery or Swiss-style lathes
- Industrial preventive maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment repair
- Electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Precision measuring tools, including calipers and micrometers
- MIG welding
- Manufacturing equipment setup and changeovers
If you have a solid mechanical foundation, hands-on technical experience, and a genuine willingness to learn, your background may be exactly what we're looking for.
We're especially excited to connect with veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and transitioning service members who have developed technical skills through military service.
Experience in the following areas may translate exceptionally well:
- Aircraft Maintenance & Aviation Support
- Wheeled Vehicle Maintenance
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Mechanical & Electrical Systems
- Naval Engineering & Machinery Maintenance
- Industrial Equipment Operations
- Preventive Maintenance & Technical Troubleshooting
You should be proficient in:
- Swiss Lathes
- CNC Machinery
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- CNC Lathe
- Precision Measuring Tools