Foundry Maintenance Technician — Keep Equipment Running

Cindavi; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cindavi in Evansville, Wisconsin is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our high‑output foundry safe, reliable, and productive. This hands‑on role requires diagnosing problems quickly and working around heavy equipment, from furnaces to conveyors.

You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, document activity in CMMS, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and uphold

Qualifications

• At least three years of industrial maintenance experience, ideally in a foundry or heavy manufacturing setting.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills, including comfort working with 480-volt electrical systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• A practical, independent problem-solving approach and the communication skills to work well across shifts and teams.
• A high school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training and electrical certification are valuable additions.
• The physical ability to work around heat, noise, dust, vibration, moving equipment, and to safely lift, climb, stand, and kneel as the work requires.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment in a foundry environment.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to identify wear, abnormal noise, vibration, overheating, and other issues before they become bigger problems.
• Diagnose equipment failures, complete root-cause analysis, and implement effective repairs that reduce downtime.
• Support welding, fabrication, equipment installation, and startup work as needed.
• Use CMMS tools to document maintenance activity, track parts usage, and help keep the maintenance area organized.
• Partner with production and engineering teams to prioritize work, communicate clearly, and solve problems safely.
• Follow lockout/tagout, PPE, and other safety procedures every day.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Cross-shift communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical certification

Vocational training

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Cindavi in Evansville, Wisconsin is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our high‑output foundry safe, reliable, and productive. This hands‑on role requires diagnosing problems quickly and working around heavy equipment, from furnaces to conveyors.

You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, document activity in CMMS, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and uphold