Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 2nd Shift, 3:30 pm – 2:00 am, Monday – Thursday. Overtime on Fridays and/or Saturdays.
About the Opportunity
Our Client is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join its 2nd shift team. In this role, you will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment and systems in a foundry/factory environment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial machinery, furnaces, hydraulic systems, conveyors, and other foundry equipment to minimize downtime and support safe, continuous operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance on foundry machinery and equipment such as furnaces, molding machines, sand systems, shakeout equipment, conveyors, cranes, and hoists.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Diagnose equipment failures, perform root-cause analysis, and implement effective repairs to minimize downtime.
Weld and fabricate for repair or modification of equipment parts.
Apply working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and programming.
Use a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to log maintenance activities and track parts usage.
Install and assist in the startup of new machinery and equipment.
Perform routine tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting machines, while monitoring for signs of excessive wear, abnormal noise, vibration, or overheating.
Follow safety practices, including proper use of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and PPE.
Identify equipment issues through sound, vibration, and operational behavior, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve them.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, manage spare parts, and keep the maintenance area clean and organized.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of 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.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, especially during off-hours on 2nd shift.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends, and to respond to emergency maintenance needs as required.