Industrial Maintenance Technician
Production Castings · Fenton, MO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 28 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Production Castings (industrial) in Fenton, MO. Troubleshoot and repair production equipment when breakdowns occur.
- They ask for
- 50+ years
- Tools it names
- Automation, CNC, Machining, Welding, Casting
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $54k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 38 live postings that list pay, out of 1903 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 61 other live reliability postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (50+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 66%
- PLC 55%
- ✓ Welding 35%
- EHS / safety 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from Production CastingsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You'll Do
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair production equipment when breakdowns occur
- ◆Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical problems
- ◆Perform preventive and corrective maintenance
- ◆Repair or fabricate components when needed
- ◆Work with motors, pumps, cylinders, valves, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, and other industrial equipment
- ◆Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and improvements
- ◆Respond to production needs and help minimize equipment downtime
- ◆Read mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals, and equipment documentation
- ◆Help identify recurring equipment problems and develop long-term solutions
Requirements
We're looking for hands-on maintenance people who can troubleshoot—not just change parts.
You may be a strong fit if you have experience with
- ✓Industrial or manufacturing equipment maintenance
- ✓Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
- ✓Hydraulics and pneumatics
- ✓Motors, bearings, pumps, gearboxes, and related equipment
- ✓Basic industrial electrical troubleshooting
- ✓Welding, fabrication, or machining
- ✓Preventive maintenance and equipment repair
- ✓Diagnosing problems independently and determining the best way to make a repair
Experience in die casting, CNC machining, foundry operations, automotive manufacturing, heavy manufacturing, or other industrial environments is a plus, but we're also interested in experienced maintenance technicians from other manufacturing backgrounds.
Ready for Your Next Maintenance Opportunity?
If you have solid mechanical skills, enjoy troubleshooting equipment, and want a position where your experience is valued, we'd like to talk with you.
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Description
Put Your Maintenance Skills to Work. Keep Production Running.
Production Castings, Inc. is looking for experienced Industrial Maintenance Technicians for 2nd and 3rd shift who know how to troubleshoot equipment, solve problems, and get production back up and running.
If you're the person people call when a machine goes down—and you enjoy figuring out why it failed and how to fix it —we want to talk with you.
You'll work with our maintenance team supporting our die casting and manufacturing operation, troubleshooting and repairing a wide variety of production equipment.
Why Join Production Castings?
- •2nd & 3rd Shift Opportunities
- •Shift Differential
- •Family-owned manufacturer with more than 50 years of success
- •Stable, year-round employment
- •Competitive pay based on experience and technical skills
- •Overtime opportunities available
- •Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- •Company-paid Life Insurance
- •Company-paid Short-Term Disability
- •401(k) with Company Match
- •Paid Vacation & Holidays
- •Opportunities to grow your skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, machining, electrical troubleshooting, automation, and industrial maintenance
- •Work on a variety of manufacturing equipment and challenging repairs
- •Experienced maintenance team that values hands-on problem solving