Maintenance Repairman A
About the role
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with 100 production sites in 40 countries and employs 20,000 people. Founded in 1905, Hydro transforms natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses, prioritizing a safe and good workplace for its 30,000 employees across more than 140 locations.
Responsibilities
- Perform all mechanical repairs, including diagnosing issues, planning corrective actions, and completing repairs efficiently.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and communicate required parts, materials, and priority needs.
- Read and interpret blueprints to set up machinery and fabricate parts to close tolerances.
- Utilize strong working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems to maintain and repair equipment.
- Perform welding, cutting, and light fabrication as needed.
- Complete basic electrical repairs on machinery and equipment up to 480V AC/DC.
- Use and accurately read calipers, precision measuring tools, and other machinist instruments.
- Operate and maintain various maintenance tools and machines such as saws, mills, lathes, grinders, shop equipment, and power hand tools.
- Troubleshoot and construct 120 VAC control circuit wiring.
- Work independently and efficiently while making accurate, timely decisions.
- Identify, request, and track required parts and supplies.
- Work overtime as needed to support operational requirements.
- Follow and operate in compliance with all OSHA safety standards, including proper lockout/tagout procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma/ GED equivalent.
- Two years of technical school including hydraulics, pneumatics & basic electrical preferred but not required.
- Two years of maintenance experience, preferably in an industrial setting. Emphasis on mechanical & hydraulics.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints to both set-up machinery and to fabricate parts as required to possible close tolerances.
- Good working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic operated machinery.
- Good working knowledge of welding, cutting and light fabrication.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform basic electrical repairs on machinery and equipment up to 480V AC/DC.
- Ability to use and accurately read calipers and other machinist precision tools and measuring devises.
- Demonstrate the ability to efficiently use various maintenance tools, including but not limited to saws, mills, lathes, grinders, shop equipment, power hand tools.
- 120 VAC control circuit trouble-shooting, wiring construction.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently, efficiently, make good timely accurate decisions.
- Identify and request parts and supplies.
- Willing to work overtime as needed to maintain operations.
- Knowledge and will operate in compliance with all OSHA safety standards and lock-out/tag-out.
Qualifications
- Certificate in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Machine Repair, or related field.
- Journeyman-level training or apprenticeship completion.
- OEM or manufacturer-specific training (e.g., hydraulics, PLCs, robotics).
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
- Ability to read/write ladder logic or experience supporting automated systems.
Skills
- Strong working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Basic electrical repairs up to 480V AC/DC.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints.
- Using and reading calipers and precision measuring tools.
- Efficient use of various maintenance tools.
- 120 VAC control circuit trouble-shooting and wiring construction.
- Independent and efficient decision-making.
- Part identification and supply tracking.
- Compliance with OSHA safety standards and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Pay
Based on Experience
Schedule
- 2nd Shift: Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm eastern- 11:00 pm eastern; Saturdays are posted as needed. (1 opening)
- 3rd Shift: Sunday night through Thursday night from 9:00 pm eastern- 7:00 am eastern; Fridays as needed. (1 opening)
Shift Premium
- $1.50/hour for second shift.
- 75 cents per hour for third shift.
Equal Opportunities
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
Contact Information
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com
Job ID / Requisition Number
IND123
Location
North Liberty, IN, US, 46554