Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Baker Manufacturing Comp Any LLC•Evansville, WI

71d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment and systems in a foundry/factory environment. This includes troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial machinery, furnaces, hydraulic systems, conveyors, and other foundry equipment to minimize downtime and ensure safe, continuous operations.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a foundry or heavy manufacturing environment.
High school diploma or GED required.
Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards and foundry-specific regulations.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
Able to work independently and within a team, especially during off-hours on 2nd shift.
Physically capable of working in hot, dusty, and noisy environments, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift over 100 lbs with assistance; climb, stand, and kneel for extended periods.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and respond to emergency maintenance needs as required.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training preferred.
Electrical certification or journeyman status is a plus.
Working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and programming.
Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for logging maintenance activities and tracking parts usage.

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.
Perform welding and fabrication for repair or modification of equipment parts.
Troubleshoot and program PLCs.
Log maintenance activities and track parts usage using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
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.
Adhere to 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 a clean, organized maintenance area.
Perform other duties as assigned.