Maintenance Mechanic LEAD

About Us:  

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.  

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

To perform all aspects necessary for the maintenance of the equipment used in the manufacturing of Turbine Engine components and, the repair and construction within the facility. 

Location: Morton, IL, 1st shift position with overtime. 

This role will be onsite 100% of the time.

Responsibilities:

• Use and care for related test equipment
• Install, service and maintain the operating condition all of the facilities CNC Machines
• Determine the reasons for equipment failure
• Make routine, periodic or special inspections to determine the necessity of the repair and maintenance of the plant machinery and equipment
• Use manufacturers’ drawings and specifications, installation, layouts and sketches, and follow the written and verbal instructions to aid effecting other than major repairs (those that require the equipment or machine to be repaired by outside sources)
• Other job-related duties as assigned
• High Level of Fanuc, Siemens, Mazak, Okuma control knowledge and parameter background.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of industrial mechanics and industrial electrical (pneumatic and hydraulic)
•  Able to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams
• Able to operate maintenance shop equipment
• Required to have a valid driver’s license and a company issued fork truck license
• Demonstrate a good mechanical aptitude
  
• Troubleshoot servo and spindle drives using multimeters and diagnostic software
• Analyze ladder logic and PLCs
• Test high and low voltage system
• Restore parameters and software
• Read complex electrical schematics
• Deep understanding of CNC feedback loops, encoders, and motor amplifiers
• Strong background in general industrial electricity. 

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment. 
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation & Benefits:  

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.