Maintenance Mechanic

Badger Alloys, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Badger Alloys is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure reliability of machinery in a fabrication and foundry environment. The role involves inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to minimize downtime and meet production schedules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, technical training in industrial maintenance, and at least five years of experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Minimum of five years in mechanical maintenance in industrial settings.
• Know-how of CNCs, cranes, induction furnaces, hydraulic presses, and pneumatics.
• Experience troubleshooting welding equipment and electrical systems.
• Familiar with OSHA safety regulations and hazard awareness in foundries.
• Ability to fabricate or modify parts with cutting, welding, and machining.
• Strong detail orientation and teamwork capabilities.
• Experience aligning, calibrating, and testing equipment for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lathes, CNC machines, welding units, shears, and presses.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
• Maintain conveyors and pouring systems.
• Service air filtration and ventilation for dust/fume control.
• Ensure operation of exhaust fans and dust collectors.
• Maintain pneumatic tools.
• Regularly check safety systems (heat shields, sensors, cooling).
• Maintain forklifts, hoists, and conveyors for materials transfer.
• Replace worn parts such as bearings, belts, motors.
• Respond quickly to malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Optimize machine settings for better output and efficiency.
• Ensure machines meet safety standards and guards/locks work.

Skills

Mechanical fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Welding repair

Electrical schematics

OSHA standards

Hazard awareness

Equipment inspection

Fabrication & machining

Alignment calibration

Attention to detail

Complex mechanical issues

Time management

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical training in industrial maintenance

Tools

CNC machines

Crane operation

Induction furnaces

Hydraulic presses

Pneumatic tools

Job description

• Base Pay $30.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

Maintenance Mechanic

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the reliability and optimal performance of machinery and equipment in a fabrication and foundry environment. This role involves inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. The Maintenance Mechanic plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring completion of customer orders in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain machinery like lathes, CNC machines, welding units, shears, and presses.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
• Maintain conveyors and pouring systems.
• Service air filtration and ventilation systems to manage hazardous dust and fumes.
• Ensure proper operation of exhaust fans and dust collectors.
• Maintain pneumatic tools.
• Conduct regular checks on safety systems like heat shields, temperature sensors, and cooling systems.
• Maintain forklifts, hoists, and conveyors used for transporting raw materials and finished products.
• Replace worn-out parts such as bearings, belts, or motors.
• Respond quickly to equipment malfunctions to minimize production downtime.
• Optimize machine settings for better output and efficiency.
• Ensure machines meet safety standards and that guards, locks, and emergency systems function correctly.

Communicate with department supervisors and leads regarding the status of work orders

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding mechanical components like gears, belts, bearings, and shafts.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting and repair of equipment such as CNC machines, cranes, induction furnaces, hydraulic presses, and pneumatic tools.
• Experience troubleshooting and fixing welding equipment.
• Knowledge of basic electrical wiring, circuit diagrams, and hydraulic schematics.
• Awareness of OSHA regulations for workplace safety.
• Hazard awareness in high-temperature environments (for foundries) and moving machinery (in fabrication shops).
• Knowledge of principles of equipment inspection, lubrication, and wear detection.
• Ability to fabricate or modify parts using cutting, welding, and machining techniques.
• Skill in aligning, calibrating, and testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Strong attention to detail – Recognizing early signs of wear, misalignment, or malfunction to prevent major breakdowns.
• Ability to resolve complex mechanical issues.
• Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing time to minimize equipment downtime.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a technical training program in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years' experience in a mechanical maintenance role, particularly in an industrial, manufacturing, fabrication, or foundry environment.

Summary

WHY BADGER ALLOYS

As a Badger Alloys employee, you will be given the tools you need to succeed, grow, and advance within the company. Our goal is to ensure all employees are performing in areas where their talents are best utilized. This helps individuals thrive and the company prosper. In the past few years, our employees have shared in the company’s success through our competitive compensation & benefits package. Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation package with opportunity for performance-based incentives