Foundry maintenance Tech
About The Position
Keep the Metal Moving. Keep the Machines Running. Keep WAF – Crookston Humming. WE’RE LOOKING FOR A MACHINE SAVER! When the foundry is running, there’s no time for “I wonder what that noise is.” We need someone who hears the noise, finds the problem, and gets things back up and running. WAF – Crookston is looking for a Foundry Maintenance Technician who knows their way around industrial equipment, enjoys troubleshooting, and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty. If electrical troubleshooting, mechanical repairs, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and keeping production equipment alive sound like your kind of day — we want to talk to you!
Requirements
- Industrial maintenance experience — especially in a manufacturing or foundry environment
- Electrical troubleshooting skills
- Understand mechanical systems and industrial equipment
- Can read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
- Can troubleshoot problems logically and methodically
- Are comfortable using hand tools, power tools, meters, and maintenance equipment
- Can weld and fabricate or are willing to learn
- Take safety seriously
- Can work independently but also know how to be part of a team
- Like figuring out “Why did THAT happen?” and then making sure it doesn't happen again
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Nice To Haves
- PLCs and industrial controls
- Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
- Motor controls
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Welding and fabrication
- Preventive maintenance programs
- Industrial furnaces or foundry equipment
- Automated manufacturing equipment
- Experience in an aluminum foundry or similar heavy manufacturing environment
- Technical certification or an associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred
Responsibilities
- Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Diagnosing electrical issues, including motors, controls, sensors, switches, and wiring
- Performing preventive and predictive maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly
- Repairing and maintaining production machinery, conveyors, pumps, furnaces, molding equipment, and other foundry equipment
- Welding, fabrication, machining, and general maintenance as needed
- Finding the root cause of equipment problems rather than simply putting a Band-Aid on them
- Completing maintenance documentation and keeping records up to date
- Responding quickly and safely to equipment breakdowns
- Following all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and other applicable maintenance practices
- Working closely with Production and other Maintenance team members to minimize downtime
- Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Daycare reimbursement up to $400 per month
- $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
- Up to a 5% discretionary monthly bonus opportunity
- Opportunities for training, development, and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
