Maintenance Technician (5th Shift)

Precision Castparts Corp.; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for the night shift in Painesville, OH. The role involves maintaining and repairing plant equipment, troubleshooting electrical and PLC systems, and contributing to a safe, efficient production environment.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, mechanically inclined, safety focused, and thrives in fast-paced manufacturing. Experience with vacuum furnaces, robotics, hydraulics, and welding is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; electrical certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with vacuum furnaces and robotics is preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, welding, and PLC troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of production equipment including vacuum furnaces and conveyors.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC issues.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and boost reliability.
• Assist with equipment installation, modification, and light construction projects.
• Complete welding, pipe fitting, soldering, and plumbing repairs as needed.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts as required.
• Support repairs at vendors and customer sites when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety policies.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve issues efficiently.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Robotics maintenance

Welding & Soldering

PLC troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical degree/certification

Tools

Vacuum furnaces

Robotic cells

Conveyors

Welding equipment

Pipe fitting

Soldering

PLC programming

Forklift operation

Aerial lifts

Job description

Location: Painesville, Ohio
Schedule: Sunday‑Wednesday | 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Join Our Team

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations on the night shift. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient production. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, mechanically inclined, safety‑focused, and thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform maintenance and repair of production equipment, including: Vacuum furnaces, Boilerclaves, Conveyors, Wax presses, Robotic cells
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC‑related issues
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Assist with equipment installation, modification, and light construction projects
• Complete welding, pipe fitting, soldering, and plumbing repairs as needed
• perate maintenance equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts
• Support repairs and service work at vendors, suppliers, customer sites, and other company locations when required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all safety policies, MSDS procedures, and hazardous waste handling requirements
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to resolve issues efficiently

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Electrical degree or certification preferred

Experience

• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience maintaining and repairing plant production equipment
• Knowledge of vacuum furnace operation and repair preferred
• Robotics maintenance and/or programming experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of: Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Plumbing, Pipe Fitting, Welding, Soldering, PLC troubleshooting and light programming
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Previous training experience is a plus

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Be dependable with a strong attendance record
• Demonstrate urgency, accountability, and strong follow‑through
• Work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Be motivated, organized, and solution‑oriented
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with coworkers, supervisors, and customers
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and physical demands
• Ability to manage high activity levels and stressful situations in a professional manner
• Frequent standing, lifting, bending, climbing, and working around industrial equipment

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment and robotics
• Hands‑on technical environment with growth potential
• Team‑oriented culture focused on safety and operational excellence

Keywords

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

National Security and Export Controls:
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

About PCC

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high‑quality, low‑cost and on‑time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.