Maintenance Technician 1st shift

Maintenance Technician - 1st shift but needs to be available after hours if needed

The Position:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping production and facility equipment running efficiently and safely in a foundry environment. The position requires a blend of mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic skills with a focus on preventive maintenance troubleshooting and repair to minimize downtime and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role is hands-on and technical combining mechanical aptitude with safety discipline to keep foundry operations running smoothly. Its ideal for someone with a strong maintenance background who can thrive in a demanding high-heat -multi-functional job in an industrial setting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Perform installation inspection maintenance and repair of industrial production machinery including overhead cranes sand mixers conveyors and other foundry equipment .
• Preventive Maintenance: Conduct routine checks (motors belts drives filters) and preventative maintenance to extend equipment life and ensure reliability
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair faults in electrical hydraulic pneumatic and mechanical systems; perform advanced troubleshooting of PLC programs and control components
• Safety Compliance: Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures maintain a safe work environment and report unsafe conditions immediately
• Documentation & Reporting: Record maintenance activities track recurring issues and report deficiencies to supervisors
• Team Collaboration: Work with operators engineers and other maintenance staff to resolve operational challenges and support continuous improvement initiatives

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma . any tradesmen or journeymen certificates are a plus.
• Experience: 5 years minimum in industrial maintenance; familiarity with hydraulics pneumatics welding and fabrication is a plus. Foundry / CNC / cast melting maintenance time a plus
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret schematics blueprints and equipment manuals; proficiency with hand and power tools meters and material handling equipment. Welding fabrication hyd - Pneumatics furnace and melting application are all desired skill sets.
• Safety Awareness: Strong understanding of OSHA and foundry-specific safety protocols; consistent use of PPE
• Work Ethic: Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team-oriented environment; willingness to work overtime and weekends - this is must.

Functional Requirements

Consistently able to:

• Manually lift and move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular physical exertion including but not limited to reach forward reach overhead lift carry crouch and bend
• Power grip and wrist turn including the use of hand tools and/or steering fork truck
• Walk sit or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• See inspect handle and evaluate product quality
• Read and understand written English language work instructions
• Work in non-climate controlled environments including hot and humid conditions
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights
• Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI
  • Protective Footwear
  • Hearing Protection
  • Protective Eyewear
  • Gloves
  • Additional PPE may as required by specific tasks

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous medical/dental insurance plan
• Flexible PTO/UTO policy
• 401k with company match
• Company-paid Short-term disability
• Employee assistance plan
• Career advancement
• Formal leadership development
• Education reimbursement program
• Recognition and awards
• Employee events (fishing contests Christmas turkeys potlucks appreciation meals and more)

Required Experience:

IC