Maintenance Technician

Orion Castings; Maple Lake (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Casting is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure reliability and performance of production equipment. The role includes preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance, plus installations and upgrades in a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate will have a 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience, CNC exposure, and strong problem-solving skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The position emphasizes safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Education and experience as stated in the posting.
• Experience with CNC equipment is required.
• Proficiency with common shop and office software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on machine tools (cleaning, lubrication, belt changes, adjustments).
• Source repair parts and manage Spare Parts inventory.
• Assist with CNC/Die Cast department robotic projects as needed.
• Support CMMS implementation and maintenance.
• Adhere to quality and safety standards in the department.
• Keep a clean, safe, and efficient workspace.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Electrical/PLC basics

Tool handling

MS Office proficiency

Minitab familiarity

Education

Two-year technical degree

Five years related experience

Tools

CNC Mills

Lathes

Fanuc/Universal Robots

Finishing equipment

Hydraulic presses

Die Cast Machinery

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Job description

A Maintenance Technician plays a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and efficiency of our production equipment and facility. Responsibilities include; preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.

Work also includes; equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects. This position offers the opportunity to work independently on routine maintenance activities while expanding your technical expertise through collaboration on more complex troubleshooting and repair challenges.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

(but not limited to…)

Perform scheduled maintenance on machine tools including cleaning, lubrication, filter changing, belt replacement, adjustments, and basic repairs

Source repair parts and maintain Spare Parts inventory

Assist in occasional robotic projects required within the CNC and Die Cast departments

Assist with implementation and maintenance of CMMS program

Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department

Maintain clean and organized work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilization

Please note that the duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent general contents of this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education: 2-year tech degree, and/or 5 years of related work experience.

Experience and/or Training: Previous experience with CNC equipment is required.

Technology/Equipment: CNC Mills, Lathes, Fanuc/Universal Robots, Finishing equipment, Hydraulic Presses, and Die Cast Machinery. Proficient in Microsoft Office Software, and various other computer software is required

Skills:

Ability to interact with all levels of the organization, from production associates to senior leaders.

Must be able to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and repair equipment to factory specs.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as maintenance instructions, manuals, prints, mechanical blueprints, and electrical/pneumatic schematics.

Comfortable working with 120V, 220V, and 480v 1ph and 3ph circuits.

A basic understanding of PLC Logic Controllers, VFDs, and HMI based controls.

Ability to use all types of hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.

Must be proficient with the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Minitab statistical analysis software.

Bonus Skills:

PLC Programming.

An understanding of basic CNC Machine Language

Ball-Bar Calibrations and Machine Alignments

Basic Welding Skills

Previous experience with troubleshooting Die Cast Machines

Fanuc or Universal Robot Programming

Orion Casting has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the hiring department by the application deadline.