Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician 3^rd Shift 

Department: Maintenance

Location: Evansville 
Job Type: Full-time

Hours: 7pm-5:30 am Training will be on first shift. 

Shift Premium: $3.75 

Maintenance Technician Position Summary:

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.

Maintenance Technician Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a foundry or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to perform preventive maintenance on foundry machinery and equipment such as furnaces, molding machines, sand systems, shakeout equipment, conveyors, cranes, and hoists.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience diagnosing equipment failures, performing root-cause analysis, and implementing effective repairs to minimize downtime.
• Proficiency in welding and fabrication for repair or modification of equipment parts.
• Working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for logging maintenance activities and tracking parts usage.
• Ability to install and assist in the startup of new machinery and equipment.
• Experience in performing routine tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting machines, while monitoring for signs of excessive wear, abnormal noise, vibration, or overheating.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety practices, including proper use of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and PPE.
• Capable of identifying equipment issues through sound, vibration, and operational behavior, and collaborating with production and engineering teams to resolve them.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records, manage spare parts, and keep a clean, organized maintenance area.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Electrical certification or journeyman status is a plus.
• 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 3rd shift.
• Physically capable of working in hot, dusty, and noisy environments, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb, stand, and kneel for extended periods.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and respond to emergency maintenance needs as required.

Maintenance Technician Benefits 

• Health Insurance   

• Dental Insurance   

• Vision Insurance   

• 401k Match 

• Paid Time Off PTO