Journeyman Mechanical
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Job Location:
Tonawanda, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary:
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and versatile Journeyman Mechanical Technician with multi-trade capabilities to support our industrial maintenance operations. This position plays a key role in the maintenance repair and improvement of mechanical systems equipment and infrastructure across the site while also contributing in secondary trades such as welding fabrication basic electrical and hydraulics.
The ideal candidate is a safety-focused hands-on problem solver with a broad skill set and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform maintenance troubleshooting and repairs on a wide range of mechanical systems including pumps gearboxes conveyors compressors piping and rotating equipment.
Support additional maintenance tasks across multiple trades such as:
Millwright work (equipment alignment rigging installation)
Welding/fabrication (stick/MIG welding cutting structural repairs)
Basic electrical (motor connections sensors troubleshooting low-voltage controls)
Hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance
Conduct preventive maintenance (PMs) and predictive tasks as per the maintenance schedule.
Read and interpret blueprints schematics and technical drawings.
Collaborate with production engineering and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
Maintain accurate records of work performed materials used and time spent using a CMMS.
Participate in equipment upgrades modifications and new installations.
Ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies procedures and regulatory standards.
Provide input to continuous improvement initiatives and reliability programs.
Qualifications:
Journeyman Certification (Red Seal or equivalent) in a mechanical trade (e.g. Industrial Mechanic / Millwright).
35 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Proven multi-trade experience in at least two of the following: welding/fabrication millwrighting basic electrical hydraulics/pneumatics or pipefitting.
Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Ability to operate shop equipment (e.g. lathes grinders welding machines overhead cranes).
Familiarity with industrial safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout confined space and working at heights.
Experience using CMMS systems for work orders and preventive maintenance is an asset.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Working Conditions:
Industrial facility environment (e.g. manufacturing processing plant or similar).
Exposure to noise moving machinery and occasional outdoor work.
Must be able to work overtime shift work or respond to after-hours emergencies if required.
Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs standing/walking for long periods and working in confined or elevated spaces.
What We Offer:
Competitive wage and shift premiums (if applicable)
Comprehensive benefits package (health dental pension etc.)
Opportunities for training certification upgrades and career growth
A strong safety culture and supportive team environment
Key Skills
- Hand Tools
- Commercial Electrician Experience
- Construction Experience
- Electrical Experience
- NEC
- Industrial Electrician Experience
- OSHA
- Pipe Threading
- Schematics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Power Tools
- Troubleshooting
