Maintenance Technician 1st shift

Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

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. It's 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)