- Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment used in grinding ball manufacturing.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Diagnose equipment failures and complete corrective repairs in a timely manner.
- Maintain furnaces, conveyors, presses, grinders, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and other plant equipment.
- Inspect machinery for safety, performance, and operational efficiency.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.
- Assist with equipment installation, modifications, and upgrades.
- Support production by minimizing downtime and responding quickly to maintenance calls.
- Complete maintenance logs, work orders, and inspection reports accurately.
- Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and housekeeping standards.
- Work collaboratively with production and leadership teams to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
- High school diploma or GED required; technical training or maintenance certification preferred.
- 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical components, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Experience troubleshooting motors, bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, and production equipment.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
- Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
- PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift throughout the shift.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with heat, noise, dust, and moving machinery.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, or on-call as needed.
- Preventive and predictive maintenance experience
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
- Experience in heavy industrial, foundry, steel, or metal production environments
- Knowledge of workplace safety and maintenance best practices
- Team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills
