Industrial Maintenance Technician

Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM Join Our Growing Team at Grede as an Industrial Maintenance Technician! Pay offered:$39.50 plus per hour, starting pay is based on your performance on our skills assessment. Are you ready to build an exciting career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and opportunities for growth? Grede is committed to helping you achieve and balance your professional and personal goals. Our employees are the key to our success, and we recognize the importance of hard work, diligent customer service, and operational excellence. We strive to empower and support our employees through safety, reliability, and flexibility. If you're looking to accelerate your growth with an industry-leading company powered by a passionate and creative team of experts, we’d love to hear from you. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team. This role is vital to the ongoing reliability, safety, and efficiency of our equipment and systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on expert in troubleshooting, repair, and system optimization with a proven ability to lead projects and mentor junior mechanics. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure uptime, productivity, and safety are maximized. Key Responsibilities: Machinery Maintenance & Overhaul: Lead maintenance strategies, overhauls, and rebuilds for critical equipment (e.g., turbines, motors, compressors). Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs on industrial machinery, including motors, pumps, furnaces, conveyors, and dust collectors. Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, and startup. Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues using advanced tools (vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing). Conduct root cause analysis and predictive maintenance to prevent downtime. Leadership & Training: Mentor and train junior technicians, coordinate maintenance schedules, and lead teams during shutdowns or major overhauls. System Integration & Engineering: Integrate new equipment into production lines, manage upgrades and retrofits, and collaborate with engineers to optimize efficiency, safety, and reliability. Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Systems: Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems. Electrical & Automation: Troubleshoot and program electrical systems, including high-voltage equipment, VFDs, PLCs, and SCADA systems. Assist in control system design to maximize uptime. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance: Implement and manage predictive maintenance programs using CMMS tools, ensuring accurate monitoring and timely interventions. Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA and industry safety standards, conduct audits, manage LOTO procedures, and lead safety training initiatives. Welding & Fabrication: Perform advanced welding, fabrication, and machining to repair or modify equipment and produce custom parts. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain maintenance records, prepare performance reports, and develop SOPs to ensure consistent repair and operation standards. Why You'll Love Working For Us: Opportunity for a $1,000 Retention Bonus Competitive Wages and Benefits Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Insurance: Life, Short, and Long-Term Disability Paid Vacation and Holidays What We Need From You: Minimum 5–7 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a related field. Advanced mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems knowledge. Proficiency with diagnostic tools and predictive maintenance technologies. Strong leadership and mentorship abilities. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Certification or degree in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field preferred. Required to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, background check, and respirator fit test Ability to stand, bend, twist, kneel, walk for 10+ hours, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds, and work in an extremely hot environment Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply. As a Fair Chance employer, Grede is committed to considering individuals who are rebuilding after past challenges. We believe full-time employment can be a powerful step toward long‑term success. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grede Holdings LLC