Maintenance Technician
Join Wyman-Gordon in Princeton, KY, a growing and highly profitable division of Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC)—a multi-billion-dollar global manufacturer. We produce critical nickel-based extruded powder alloys for top-tier military and commercial aerospace turbine applications. This is a stable, high-impact role within a premier, union-represented manufacturing facility.
Position Overview
- Starting Wage: $22.00 per hour
- Shift Schedule: Rotating nights (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) on a "2-2, 3-3" cycle (e.g., 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off)
- Work Environment: Organized Union Shop
- Location: Princeton, KY
Legal Requirements
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is strictly required due to federal government military contracts.
Core Responsibilities
- Equipment Maintenance: Tear down, repair, rebuild, modify, and install complex production and facility machinery.
- Precision Machining: Set up and operate lathes, milling machines, and metal-shaping tools to fabricate metal and ceramic components to tight tolerances.
- Specialized Welding: Operate welding equipment to fabricate, repair, and seal specialized powder process cans and containers.
- Advanced Troubleshooting: Read hydraulic blueprints and electrical diagrams to diagnose issues with vacuum systems and production furnaces.
- Emergency Response: Provide rapid, high-quality unscheduled repairs during live production runs.
- Continuous Improvement: Recommend preventive maintenance updates, equipment modifications, and tool purchases.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Industrial Maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing environment required.
- Proven capability working simultaneously with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical/electronic systems.
Key Skills & Physical Demands
- Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of vacuum systems and industrial furnace diagnostics.
- Blueprints: Absolute proficiency reading and interpreting hydraulic and mechanical schematics.
- Physical Ability: Capability to handle heavy physical work, manage heavy forgings, and stand for long periods.
- Equipment Operation: Experience utilizing electric overhead cranes and hoists for material handling.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a robust, highly competitive benefits package to support our team:
- Healthcare: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting on Day 60.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with a strong company matching contribution.
- Paid Time Off: Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- Financial Incentives: Quarterly performance bonuses.
- Security: Company-paid Life Insurance policy.
Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin (where a person was born), sex, age, ancestry (ethnic heritage), citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring, promoting or transferring employees should be based solely upon job-related qualifications.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-839-8004 for assistance.
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
