3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

Viking Forge in Ohio is seeking a Maintenance Technician to promptly respond to equipment needs, perform checks, and repair duties in a fast-paced forging environment. You will read OEM manuals, use hand tools, and maintain documentation while supporting safe, reliable production.

Reports to Maintenance Supervisor with on-the-job training provided. Base pay ranges from $25 to $35 per hour, with a non-exempt, full-time role and relocation not covered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years industrial maintenance in two or more fields.
• Ability to read and interpret OEM manuals and schematics.
• Proficiency with hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Experience operating industrial equipment in a forging/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment needs on a priority basis during manufacturing.
• Clean, organize and maintain work area (inclusive of inventory and maintenance parts storage).
• Perform scheduled equipment checks and repairs.
• Read and understand OEM manuals and schematics.
• Use hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Process necessary documentation.
• Operate tow motor.
• On-the-job training provided.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Welding

Fabrication

Building Maintenance

Job description

• Base Pay $25.00 - $35.00 / Hour
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Maintenance Technician

Reports to – Maintenance Supervisor

• Ability to immediately respond to equipment needs on a priority basis during manufacturing
• Clean, organize and maintain work area (inclusive of inventory and maintenance parts storage)
• Perform scheduled equipment checks and repairs
• Read and understand technical material, OEM manuals and schematics
• Use hand tools and measuring equipment
• Process necessary documentation
• Operate tow motor
• On-the-job training provided

Requirements

External qualifications required -

• Three to five years industrial maintenance in two or more of the following fields:
  • Mechanical – Tear down, rebuild and repair of various mechanical systems: forging presses, trim presses, cold saws, shears, shot blast machines, conveyors, cooling towers, 2 stage piston compressors, and other machines.
  • Electrical – Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of various PLC driven systems as well as 480v 3 phase systems. Induction billet heating furnaces, press control systems, and other equipment for the forging industry.
  • Hydraulic / pneumatic – Troubleshooting, repair and installation of various hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
  • Welding – MIG and Stick/Electrode.
  • Fabricating – Torch, plasma cutter, magnetic drill, Bridgeport operation, and various other tools used for fabricating. Design and build conveyors, chutes, diverters, and other equipment supporting the forging industry.
  • Building Maintenance – Plumbing, lighting, roof fans, HVAC, overhead cranes (hydraulic and electrical), Jib cranes, Gantry cranes, and other maintenance.

Summary

Viking Forge is a closed-die forging company in the U.S., thriving in a rapidly changing industry with increasing global competition, shorter product life cycles, and advanced automation and robotics. Our people are our most valuable asset, providing us with a true competitive edge.

At Viking Forge, we prioritize character over experience, offering comprehensive in-house training that empowers our team members to perform at the highest level. Our collaborative environment, performance-based incentives, and industry-leading benefits, including a 401k match, set us apart.

Certified to industry safety and quality standards, we foster a culture of continuous improvement. We hire individuals who embrace this mindset, driving innovation, challenging the status quo, and pushing the boundaries of our business.

Our commitment to quality products, exceptional service, and community impact is a direct reflection of the quality of our people. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of forging.