Maintenance Associate

About the role

The Maintenance Associate position at AAM is a critical role within our Forge Shop, responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of mechanical systems. This position requires a strong background in mechanical systems, safety protocols, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Follow Lockout/Tag-out procedures to ensure safety during maintenance tasks.
• Use various maintenance tools and equipment, including hand tools, power tools, grinders, welders, torches, and drill presses.
• Safely operate lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts, and man lifts.
• Maintain shop service equipment and monitor fluid levels (e.g., air compressors, cooling systems, lubricants).
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning or broken machinery components.
• Inspect machine parts for defects like excessive wear or damage.
• Reassemble machinery after inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform metal fabrication tasks as needed.
• Assist with or lead other advanced maintenance tasks.
• Disassemble, repair, replace, and maintain mechanical equipment such as motors, conveyors, pumps, belts, and chains.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow in advanced maintenance techniques.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Basic math skills (addition and subtraction, working with decimals in both inches and metrics).
• A solid understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, and equipment.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities.
• A high level of analytical ability to solve complex problems.
• A willingness to demonstrate S4 principles in daily job duties.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with vertical stamping/forging presses, PLCs, die protection systems, tonnage monitors, and process monitoring equipment.
• Experience in repairing induction heating coils and heat-treating systems is highly desirable.

Skills

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical drives and systems.

Benefits

This position offers an estimated pay rate of $27.19 – $34.87 per hour, along with an opportunity for a monthly performance bonus.

Pay

The Maintenance Associate position pays an estimated hourly rate of $27.19 – $34.87.

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Contact Information

To learn more about AAM and this position, visit AAM.com. For the Disabled Job Seeker, AAM offers reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates. To request assistance or accommodations, please email TalentAcquisition@aam.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.