Maintenance Technician

three14 group; Eastlake (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

three14 group partners with a growing Eastlake-based manufacturer to hire an Industrial Maintenance Technician. The role focuses on hands-on diagnosis and repair of heavy industrial equipment, including foundry machinery, in a demanding manufacturing setting.

Qualified candidates bring 5–10+ years of experience, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently with reliability and safety. The position is on site in Eastlake, Ohio.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years hands-on industrial maintenance in heavy manufacturing or foundry.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience with industrial production equipment.
• Experience with 480V three-phase electrical systems, 24V control circuits, and 4-20 mA signals.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial equipment to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with equipment upgrades.
• Support safety procedures including lockout/tagout.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Reading schematics

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multimeter

PLC troubleshooting tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Position OverviewOur firm is partnering with a growing, established manufacturer in the aerospace and power generation industries toidentify an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician for its Eastlake, Ohio facility. This position is ideal for ahands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex industrial equipment, solving mechanical andelectrical problems, and working independently in a heavy manufacturing environment.The technician will diagnose equipment failures, perform repairs, and maintain critical production machinery, includingspecialized foundry equipment.This is a hands-on troubleshooting and repair position, not apreventive-maintenance-only role.Key Responsibilities | Industrial Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial manufacturing equipment to minimize production downtime.• Identify and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment failures.• Troubleshoot hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, pressure issues, and related components.• Diagnose and repair pneumatic air lines, valves, regulators, and actuators.• Troubleshoot electrical systems from 480V three-phase power to 24V control circuits and 4-20 mA signals.• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.• Apply systematic troubleshooting to identify root causes; complete mechanical repairs, component replacements, andadjustments.• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of foundry equipment, furnaces, and related production machinery.Key Responsibilities | Preventive Maintenance & Equipment Reliability• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, and equipment servicing.• Identify potential failures, recommend corrective action, and document repairs and equipment conditions.• Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, modifications, and special maintenance projects.• Support improvements in equipment uptime, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.Key Responsibilities | Production Support & Collaboration• Work directly with production operators to diagnose issues and return equipment to service.• Communicate equipment status, repair progress, and maintenance needs to supervisors and operations.• Collaborate with maintenance technicians, engineering, and production teams when needed.• Prioritize repairs according to production requirements and equipment criticality.• Assist with general facility maintenance and other plant needs as required.• Complete work orders, identify replacement parts and supplies, and follow lockout/tagout and plant safety procedures.Required Qualifications• 5-10+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience; heavy manufacturing or foundry experience preferred.• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience with industrial production equipment• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.• Working knowledge of 480V three-phase electrical systems, 24V control circuits, and 4-20 mA signals.• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.• Proven ability to troubleshoot and complete repairs independently, without continuous supervision.• Proficiency with industrial hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance instruments.• Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and willingness to support varied maintenance tasks.• High school diploma or equivalent.Preferred Qualifications• Foundry, metal casting, steel processing, or other heavy industrial manufacturing experience.• Experience maintaining industrial furnaces, particularly vacuum furnaces.• Familiarity with industrial automation, control panels, and PLC troubleshooting.• Experience with specialized equipment, installations, upgrades, and capital improvement projects.PLC and automation troubleshooting experience is beneficial but not required; additional technical resources areavailable.