Maintenance Mechanic – CNC, Hydraulics & Foundry Systems

Kids for the Future; 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

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.