EverStaff, a specialized recruiting firm, is actively searching for potential candidates for Direct Hire positions with one of our top clients. These positions entail direct employment with the client that offers exceptional work culture, benefits, PTO, and growth potential. We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing maintenance team.
Maintenance Technician – Die Casting
Pay:$28/hr. - $38/hr. Schedule: Monday–Friday, with overtime and occasional weekend work as needed; 7:00am - 3:00pm
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on aluminum and zinc die casting machines, including hot and cold chamber equipment.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Maintain and repair auxiliary equipment, including furnaces, trim presses, shot blast machines, robots, cooling systems, and air compressors.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs to minimize production downtime.
- Perform routine inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and preventative maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and maintain motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, and other industrial equipment.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
- Assist with equipment installations, modifications, relocations, and upgrades.
- Perform general facility maintenance, including lighting, plumbing, HVAC support, and building repairs.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and preventative maintenance documentation.
- Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements.
- Work closely with production and management to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.
QualificationsRequired:
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing industrial machinery and equipment.
- Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Preferred:Previous experience in an aluminum or zinc die casting facility.
- Preferred:Experience maintaining hot chamber and cold chamber die casting machines.
- Preferred:PLC troubleshooting experience.
- Preferred:Welding, fabrication, and machining experience.
- Preferred:Experience with industrial robotics and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Preferred:Forklift and overhead crane experience or certification.
- Preferred:Technical school or industrial maintenance training.
Physical Requirements and Working Environment
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in a hot industrial manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work around operating machinery, noise, and production equipment.
- Ability to respond to equipment emergencies and production-related maintenance needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.
EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI) #Talroo