Maintenance Technician-1st Shift

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.

• ◆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.

• ✓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.