Maintenance Technician-1st Shift

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (2nd shift)

Compensation: $24 to $34 per hr with shift differential

Schedule: 1st Shift/Monday-Friday 5 am-3:30 pm Occasional SATURDAY

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment and systems in a foundry/factory environment. This includes troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial machinery, furnaces, hydraulic systems, conveyors, and other foundry equipment to minimize downtime and ensure safe, continuous operations.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proven ability to perform preventive maintenance on foundry machinery and equipment such as furnaces, molding machines, sand systems, shakeout equipment, conveyors, cranes, and hoists.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience diagnosing equipment failures, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing effective repairs to minimize downtime.
• Proficiency in welding and fabrication for repair or modification of equipment parts.
• Working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for logging maintenance activities and tracking parts usage.
• Ability to install and assist in the startup of new machinery and equipment.
• Experience in performing routine tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting machines, while monitoring for signs of excessive wear, abnormal noise, vibration, or overheating.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety practices, including proper use of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and PPE.
• Capable of identifying equipment issues through sound, vibration, and operational behavior, and collaborating with production and engineering teams to resolve them.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records, manage spare parts, and keep a clean, organized maintenance area.
• All other duties as assigned.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a foundry or heavy manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Electrical certification or journeyman status is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards and foundry-specific regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Able to work independently and within a team, especially during off-hours.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and vibration
• Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures and high noise levels
• Regular exposure to dirt and dust

MAINTENANCE TECHNICAN BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off PTO
• Paid Short Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability