Automated Equipment Mechanic

Date: Aug 17, 2026 • Location: Rochester, NY, US, 14652 • Requisition ID: 2160 • Experience Level: 5-10 Years

About the role

We are looking for an Automated Equipment Mechanic (AEM) to support the Advanced Materials and Chemicals Division in Rochester, NY.

Responsibilities

• AEM skilled trade to provide multi-discipline capability to repair, maintain, install, and make improvements to chemical processing equipment and machinery (includes pneumatics, hydraulics, controls (PLC’s), and electrical components)
• Ability to fabricate to exact tolerances using lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other shop equipment
• Some experience or expertise in piping, HVAC equipment and controls
• Ability to achieve a high level of expertise of chemical process equipment for effective troubleshooting and equipment repair
• Execute preventive maintenance program
• Calibrate, alignment and make adjustments with test equipment and production equipment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and maintenance software tools

Qualifications

• HS diploma
• Formal instrumentation, electrical, mechanical, and/or AEM training and demonstrated experience
• Mechanical equipment repair training and/or demonstrated experience: pumps, mechanical seals, agitators, gear boxes, fans (bearings, sheaves), alignment
• Demonstrate effective analytical troubleshooting skills
• Able to read electrical, instrument and machine drawings
• Able to read PLC programs to troubleshoot equipment problems
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Excellent safety record – places safety and environment as top priority in all work
• Knowledge of Lock Out / Tag Out
• Understanding of electrical codes for hazardous environments (flammable liquids)
• Good communication skills – daily communications with maintenance planner, technical staff and operations as needed
• Good team player – willing be flexible, work in other areas and with other trades as needed
• Minimum Education Level And Experience: 4-year schooling and Journeyman or 7 plus years of demonstrated experience

Schedule

Work schedule will be on days 6am to 2:30 PM and shifts as needed.

Pay

Estimated Salary: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour