Maintenance Mechanic

Why Join Us?

Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there’s a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen?

Doncasters is a specialist manufacturer of complex, precision-cast components for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines, supporting leading OEM programs around the world.

We excel in turning metals into motion, working with advanced alloys and complex product designs to provide high-performance solutions for specialist applications. With more than 3,000 employees across 14 core manufacturing facilities globally, we have the scale, expertise, and experience required to support some of the world's leading aerospace engine and industrial gas turbine manufacturers.

At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more together. Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role contributes to something much bigger.

Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward: Excellence, Commitment, Integrity, and Teamwork.

What We Can Offer You

• An interesting and varied manufacturing environment
• Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Competitive 401(k)
• Competitive medical insurance
• Training and continuous feedback from an experienced team

The Role

Doncasters Storms Forge is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team in Springfield, MA. The expected hours for this position are 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, with a pay range of $30.00–$50.00 per hour, based on experience.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will help ensure our production equipment and facility operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will perform hands-on troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repairs across mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

You will also collaborate with multiple departments across the site to identify equipment issues, minimize downtime, and keep machinery operating at full capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment and machinery
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment breakdowns
• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Assist with troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment
• Support industrial equipment installations as needed
• Document daily maintenance activities and provide detailed written descriptions of work performed
• Perform welding and fabrication work as required and within skill level
• Assist with facility and groundskeeping duties as required
• Communicate effectively with production and other departments regarding equipment status, repairs, and maintenance needs
• Prioritize maintenance activities to support safe and efficient plant operations

What You'll Bring

To succeed in this role, you will have previous experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment.

You will also bring:

• Previous industrial maintenance experience
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and pneumatic equipment
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment or a working knowledge of PLCs
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems and identify effective solutions
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience with industrial equipment installations
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Technical certification in mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, or a related field
• Traditional apprenticeship completion and/or equivalent technical education
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Low-voltage electrical experience
• HVAC experience

If you enjoy thinking on your feet, troubleshooting complex equipment, and solving problems in a hands-on manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.

To Apply

Apply online. We’ll be in touch with you quickly after receiving your application.

Equal Opportunities

Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity, and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability—physical or hidden—sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage applicants to reach out if they require support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact careers@doncasters.com.