Foundry Equipment Mechanic — 3rd Shift (On-Site KS)

Farrar Corporation; Kansas; On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrar Corporation in Norwich, KS is seeking a skilled Foundry Equipment Mechanic for a 3rd shift on-site role. You will maintain and repair furnaces, molding equipment, conveyors, and cooling systems to keep production uptime high.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of foundry or manufacturing mechanical experience, with strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, and basic electrical troubleshooting. High school diploma required; technical cert preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in a relevant field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a mechanic, preferably in a manufacturing or foundry environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of foundry machinery including furnaces, molding equipment, conveyors, and cooling systems.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and implement corrective actions to restore equipment to proper working conditions.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on foundry equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
• Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance activities with minimal impact on operations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and parts used.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations while working on machinery.

Skills

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Team oriented

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or certification preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Farrar Corporation in Norwich, KS is seeking a skilled Foundry Equipment Mechanic for a 3rd shift on-site role. You will maintain and repair furnaces, molding equipment, conveyors, and cooling systems to keep production uptime high.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of foundry or manufacturing mechanical experience, with strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, and basic electrical troubleshooting. High school diploma required; technical cert preferred.