Industrial Maintenance Technician

Townley Foundry and Machine Co., LLC; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Health / Dental / Vision

5% 401(k) Retirement Match

11 Days Paid Time Off in first year

11 Paid Holidays per year

PPE provided

Job summary

Weir Minerals is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for our onsite operation in Candler, FL. The role requires diagnosing and repairing production and ancillary equipment, including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC systems, with exposure to Fanuc robotics and CNC machines.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot PLC/HMI networks, and participate in Lean Kaizen activities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production maintenance with strong mechanical skills and solid electrical troubleshooting capability.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining electrical (480VAC), pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic/PLC systems including Siemens and Impulse G+ series.
• Experience with PLCs including troubleshooting, code edits, sensor maintenance, and familiarity with ladder logic and HMI systems.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Diagnose and repair production and ancillary equipment including electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic/PLC systems; work with robotics and CNC machines.
• Daily Operations: Perform preventive maintenance and daily repairs on conveyors, lighting, motors, pumps, VFDs, relays, contactors, sensors, and photo eye sensors.
• Troubleshooting & Programming: Troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems including code edits, resets, and sensor adjustments; work with HMI and networked systems.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Lead or participate in Lean manufacturing improvements and Kaizen activities to reduce downtime.
• Collaboration: Partner with Production, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, and vendors to ensure timely repairs and parts.
• Documentation: Document maintenance activities and equipment history using SAP CMMS.
• Safety First: Maintain a 100% commitment to zero-harm culture.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC systems

HMI systems

SAP CMMS

Tools

Siemens PLC

Impulse G+

Fanuc robotics

CNC machines

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Weir Minerals

Location: Candler, FL

Work Arrangement: Onsite Shift: 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 4:30 PM) *Full time, permanent, overtime available.

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

Equipment Maintenance

Independently diagnose and repair production and ancillary equipment including electrical (480VAC), pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic (up to 60,000 psi), and electronic/PLC systems such as Siemens, Impulse G+ series, and ladder logic PLCs. Work with Fanuc robotics and CNC machines in a demanding, dirty environment.

Daily Operations

Perform preventive maintenance and daily repairs on conveyors, lighting, motors, pumps, VFDs, relays, contactors, sensors, and photo eye sensors. Use personal tools as required.

Troubleshooting & Programming

Troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems including code edits, resets, and sensor adjustments. Work with HMI and networked systems to ensure smooth operations.

Lean & Continuous Improvement

Lead or participate in Lean manufacturing improvements and Kaizen activities to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.

Collaboration

Partner closely with Production, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, and machine vendors to ensure timely repairs, parts ordering, and equipment modifications.

Documentation

Accurately document maintenance activities and equipment history using SAP CMMS software, assisting with system modifications as needed.

Safety First

Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves

• Proven experience in production maintenance with strong mechanical skills and solid electrical troubleshooting capability.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining electrical (480VAC), pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic/PLC systems including Siemens and Impulse G+ series.
• Experience with PLCs including troubleshooting, code edits, sensor maintenance, and familiarity with ladder logic and HMI systems.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, and SAP CMMS.

Nice-to-haves

• Welding skills (Mig, Tig, Arc) for fabrication and repair purposes.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and experience participating in Kaizen events.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Positive, self-motivated attitude with excellent time management and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options
• 5% 401(k) Retirement Match
• 11 Days Paid Time Off in first year, increases with time of service
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Required PPE is provided (boots, safety glasses, coveralls)

Compensation

Compensation: Based on experience, starting hourly rate $24.20- $26.50 with performance based increases available. Overtime available, full time on-site position.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world‑class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end‑to‑end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

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We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of.

Thank you for your interest in joining us.