Maintenance Technician (Aluminum Foundry)
About The Position
Heavy Industrial Maintenance. Real Equipment. Real Impact. If you are the kind of person who fixes things before anyone else notices they’re breaking, this is your role. At EGA Spectro Alloys, a high-volume aluminum recycling operation, our production depends on conveyors, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and heavy equipment. When maintenance runs strong, production runs strong. We are seeking a dependable, mechanically inclined team member to support plant reliability and ensure our equipment operates safely and efficiently. Compensation & Schedule: Starting Wage: $28.00/hr ($1.30/hr more for nights) Schedule: 3-2-2-3 Schedule (On for 3, off for 2, on for 2, off for 3) Days: 4:45am-5:00pm / Nights: 4:45pm-5:00am ($1.30 shift differential applies) Benefits: Medical insurance (Co-pay plan and HDHP) with substantial company contribution. Company paid dental and vision (with medical enrollment) Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions Flexible Spending Account (FSA) medical and dependents accounts Employer paid life and disability insurance Paid time off Paid holidays (including your birthday!) 401k with company match Annual clothing allowance What to expect: You will help keep plant equipment operating safely and efficiently in a heavy industrial foundry environment. Maintain and repair motors, conveyors, and production systems Troubleshoot mechanical systems with support from the team Inspect and test equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation Perform preventative maintenance and routine safety checks Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical systems Use hand tools and shop equipment to complete repairs Collaborate with Maintenance and Production teams to minimize downtime Maintain a clean and safe work area This role works in heat, noise, and around heavy machinery Qualifications: Required: At least 1 year of mechanical experience or related background Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, or basic electrical troubleshooting preferred Comfortable working in varied temperatures, including heat and cold Strong attendance and time management skills Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently Must be at least 18 years old Preferred: Industrial or manufacturing experience Experience in recycling, foundry, aggregate, mining, or heavy production environments Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs Why Work With Us? At Spectro Alloys, we lead the way in aluminum recycling. None of it works without the equipment that keeps production moving. You will play a critical role on a close-knit, high-performing team where your reliability matters and your work makes a difference every day. EGA Spectro Alloys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and professional workplace where individuals are valued for their skills, work ethic, and contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. Salary Description $28.00 / Hour
Requirements
- At least 1 year of mechanical experience or related background
- Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, or basic electrical troubleshooting preferred
- Comfortable working in varied temperatures, including heat and cold
- Strong attendance and time management skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
- Must be at least 18 years old
Nice To Haves
- Industrial or manufacturing experience
- Experience in recycling, foundry, aggregate, mining, or heavy production environments
- Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair motors, conveyors, and production systems
- Troubleshoot mechanical systems with support from the team
- Inspect and test equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation
- Perform preventative maintenance and routine safety checks
- Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical systems
- Use hand tools and shop equipment to complete repairs
- Collaborate with Maintenance and Production teams to minimize downtime
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
Benefits
- Medical insurance (Co-pay plan and HDHP) with substantial company contribution.
- Company paid dental and vision (with medical enrollment)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) medical and dependents accounts
- Employer paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays (including your birthday!)
- 401k with company match
- Annual clothing allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
