Sr Maintenance Mechanic - Aerospace

Company Overview

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets, ranging from engines and landing gear to satellites and medical implants.

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for journeyman level mechanical modification, repair, maintenance and overhaul of facilities and manufacturing equipment, and for designing and fabricating tooling and parts as necessary.

• Perform journeyman level mechanical repairs, design, modifications and improvements to all manufacturing equipment and facilities infrastructure.
• Design tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Complete tasks associated with mechanics, pipe fitters, welders, machinists, and millwrights including installation and alignment of equipment, pipe and tubing, plumbing design and installation, machining of parts and materials, repair of rotating and reciprocating machines, welding, and general service.
• Collaborate with Facilities and Manufacturing Engineers, operators, management, and maintenance personnel to design and apply new tools or modify existing tools and equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and lifecycle.
• Estimate and manage projects including time and materials.
• Provide leadership supporting facilities and maintenance activities in coordination with the Maintenance Coordinator and Supervisor.
• Provide evaluation and feedback of preventive, predictive or condition‑based equipment maintenance programs to improve reliability.
• Maintain accurate records in computer maintenance management software.
• Follow directions and work schedules according to the assigned Maintenance Coordinator or Supervisor and the work order processing system.

• Participate in hazardous materials and first responder team (HAZMAT – training provided).
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and equipment.
• Requisition and purchase required materials; specify, procure, and maintain minimum stock inventory and process purchase transactions.
• Support other team members in their primary job functions, cross‑training and employee growth strategies.
• Support team activities and improvement efforts in Kaizen, 5S and maintenance and facilities events and practices.
• Support team members including hands‑on training, design drawing reviews, technical tool use and team projects.
• Perform additional tasks such as security badge processing, personnel office moves, etc.

• 5+ years of experience in repair of industrial and manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of journeyman level mechanics, engineering principles, machinist math, design drawing, metallurgy, and welding.
• Skills in mechanical design and fabrication, machine repair and rebuilding, and machining tools operation.
• Skills in design, fabrication, and installation of custom plumbing and tooling using mills, lathes, welders, saws, buffers, grinders, benders, flaring tools, torch soldering, etc.
• Excellent communication skills and tact.
• Ability to work with other facilities and production personnel as a team on projects and adapt to changing instructions or conditions.
• Good hand‑eye coordination, ability to climb and work on 12‑ft ladders and from heights up to 25ft on man‑lifts.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Trade school, apprenticeship, or certificate in a related field.

Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Manufacturing areas may require the use of safety equipment including eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and other required PPE. Employees may be exposed to loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes. Typical industrial environments include indoor, outdoor, and year‑round rooftop. Some weekend and extended hours are required based on equipment availability and production needs.

• Must be able to work at heights; tasks may include the use of ladders, stairs, scaffolding, lifts, hand and power tools, meters and probes.
• Lifting, climbing, ladder work, forklift driving (training provided) and use of tools requiring…