2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Jimmy Jazz; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Forge is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Streetsboro, OH. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and strong problem-solving to keep forge equipment running smoothly.

You will inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical systems, perform preventive maintenance, and document findings while communicating across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience with grease and oil systems.
• Welding experience: MIG, stick, plasma cutting.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and OEM manuals.
• Operate tow motor, scissor/boom lifts and overhead cranes.
• Dismantle and reassemble forge equipment and presses.
• Electrical troubleshooting and PLC systems basics.
• Experience with 12V to 480V 3-phase.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Use calipers and micrometers for precise measurements.
• Light machining: Bridgeport-style mill, lathe basics.

Responsibilities

• Work area cleanliness – clean and restore the area after tasks are completed.
• Perform daily walk-the-floor inspections with quick visual and auditory checks.
• Document questions or concerns found during inspections.
• Answer maintenance calls promptly, diagnose and repair equipment issues.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Clearly communicate across all departments.

Skills

Grease & oil systems

Welding & cutting

Blueprints & manuals

Heavy equipment operation

Teardown & reassembly

PLC wiring

Electrical systems

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Hand & power tools

Calipers & micrometers

Light machining

Job description

• Base Pay $25.00 - $35.00 / Hour
• Job Category maintenance, Mechanical, Technician
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Viking Forge is looking for an Industrial Maintenance Technician who has a positive attitude and takes pride in their work. A respectful, dependable person who has a strong work ethic and pays attention to detail. A person with strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to try different ideas if the normal industry standard practice is not working. This position requires a safety-oriented person who has quick thinking skills and can hold their composure under stressful situations. We need someone who can be a team player and work alone depending on the workload.

Job Description

• Work area cleanliness – clean and restore the area after tasks are completed.
• Perform daily “walk the floor” inspections with quick visual and auditory checks of equipment.
• Document any questions or concerns found during inspections.
• Answer maintenance calls promptly, diagnose and repair equipment issues.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Clearly communicate across all departments.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Knowledge of grease and oil systems.
• Welding – MIG, stick, cutting torches, plasma cutter, and heavy impact guns.
• Ability to understand blueprints, schematics, and OEM manuals.
• Ability to operate a tow motor, scissor lift, boom lift, and overhead cranes.
• Mechanical teardown and reassembly of mechanical forge and trim presses, cold saws, shears, shot blast machines, conveyors, cooling towers, and pumps.
• Electrical installation, troubleshooting, and repair of PLC systems.
• Experience with 12V to 480V 3-phase.
• Hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting, installation, and repair.
• Have the ability to properly use hand tools and power tools.
• Critical Measurements – ability to use calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Light Machining – ability to use a virtual mill (“Bridgeport”), manual lathe, and magnetic base drill.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with a focus on root cause and implementing long-term solutions.

Compensation

$25.00-$35.00 per hour

Compensation will be based on experience, technical knowledge, and qualifications.