Maintenance Technician

Company Overview

Castalloy Group is a division of Norican Group. Castalloy is one of the leading producers of high alloy castings and has been producing engineered cast components for over 50 years. The molding processes include airset and shell that enable us to produce castings which have excellent dimensional accuracy and superior surface finish.

Castalloy’s diverse customer base and ability to serve our customers’ needs have earned us a dominant position in the high alloy casting and fabrication industry. We offer contract manufacturing to customer design, custom designs for specific applications and a wide range of standard products.

Continued modernization and automation of manufacturing equipment and environmental controls enable us to maintain our leading position in the marketplace.

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location: Waukesha, WI

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Part I – Position Purpose

Position includes mechanical & hydraulic repair and troubleshooting, welding, installation/relocation/modification, and/or repair of manufacturing machinery and equipment. Execution of preventative maintenance program. Work safely and maintain a safe overall shop working environment. Work with outside contractors as directed and be able to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders. Must be able to work in a team setting and also with minimal supervision. Perform repairs to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment running.

Part II – Job Functions

- Keep the machines and mechanical equipment running during production.

- Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and hydraulic, electrical.

- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.

- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.

- Fabrication skills, mechanical, welding and general Millwright skills.

- Inspect gages, valves, pressure regulators, drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions.

- Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery and remove any scrap material.

- Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.

- Implementing improvements and participating in safety/OSHA training.

Part III – Qualifications and Experience

- Minimum High School Diploma required. Technical training or certificate course in Maintenance Field or equivalent is a plus; associate degree in related field is preferred.

- At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical. Experience in a foundry setting or related is a plus.

- Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

- Ability to operate various tools and equipment to include but not limited to various hand and power tools, various machine tools, welding torches, and various test equipment.

- Prior experience working with automation equipment and PLC experience desired

Part IV – Personal Characteristics

- Driven to achieve operational efficiencies while maintaining a high-quality outcome

- Persistence and patience in all applicable scenarios.

- Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with all stakeholders.

- Highest possible ethical and professional standards; behaves in accordance with expressed beliefs and commitments.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this job.