Maintenance Technician

Signicast is the industry’s leading investment casting manufacturer. Through the hard work and dedication of our employees, we satisfy our customer's needs by safely delivering a quality product on-time, at a competitive price. Working at Signicast means becoming part of a world-class company. With industry-leading Total Rewards package and the potential to grow your career with us. Signicast doesn’t just invest in you— we help you invest in a future!

Signicast seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess exceptional technical expertise, and have a passion for ensuring operational efficiency, then this role is perfect for you. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the functionality of our facilities and equipment. This position is a 12-hour shift, either working 6 am-6 pm OR 6 pm- 6 am on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; and examining the function, form, and texture of parts.
• Fabricates repair parts with machine shop instrumentation and equipment using basic machinist skills.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, digital multimeter, and straightedges to manufacturer or company specifications
• Controls downtime by scheduling with supervisors and technicians routine preventive maintenance techniques
• Operate an electric cart, forklift, articulating boom, and manlift

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good Computer Skills
• Operating various precision measuring devices and lifting devices
• HVAC Knowledge
• Chain Drives
• Electrical Knowledge- PLC knowledge is a plus
• Mechanical Knowledge (gearbox rebuilds, belt replacement, motor replacement)
• Conveyor Experience
• Hydraulics/Pneumatics
• Ability to read Blueprints and Schematics
• Plumbing Experience
• Read, write, and speak English
• Ability to safely perform the duties of the job as required

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear
• Use hands to work tools, controls, etc.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or HSED/GED Equivalent
• 2-5 years of Industrial Maintenance Experience
• Manufacturing Environment experience is a plus

Benefits:  Our Total Rewards program offers world class benefits for this full-time position:

• Medical Insurance-PPO & HDHP HSA within 61 days of your start date 
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Wellness Program 
• Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long Term disability 
• Paid vacations plus 10 paid Holidays 
• Quarterly Performance Bonus 
• 401k Matching up to 5.5%
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• On-site Fitness center 
• On-site Chiropractor (Hartford Only) 

What a Career at Signicast Looks Like: Signicast offers a breadth of opportunities from career development planning to help our employees grow into their next position through individualized planning and training to in-depth leadership development for our next generation of leaders.

Signicast provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.