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Foundry Maintenance Technician

Keep the Metal Moving. Keep the Machines Running. Keep WAF – Crookston Humming.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A MACHINE SAVER!

When the foundry is running, there’s no time for “I wonder what that noise is.” We need someone who hears the noise, finds the problem, and gets things back up and running.

WAF – Crookston is looking for a Foundry Maintenance Technician who knows their way around industrial equipment, enjoys troubleshooting, and isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty.

If electrical troubleshooting, mechanical repairs, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and keeping production equipment alive sound like your kind of day — we want to talk to you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Foundry Maintenance Technician, you’ll be one of the key players keeping our foundry operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Your day may include:

• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Diagnosing electrical issues, including motors, controls, sensors, switches, and wiring
• Performing preventive and predictive maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly
• Working around foundry equipment where things get hot — literally
• Repairing and maintaining production machinery, conveyors, pumps, furnaces, molding equipment, and other foundry equipment
• Welding, fabrication, machining, and general maintenance as needed
• Finding the root cause of equipment problems rather than simply putting a Band-Aid on them
• Completing maintenance documentation and keeping records up to date
• Responding quickly and safely to equipment breakdowns
• Following all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and other applicable maintenance practices
• Working closely with Production and other Maintenance team members to minimize downtime
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency

YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU...

Have industrial maintenance experience — especially in a manufacturing or foundry environment
Have electrical troubleshooting skills
Understand mechanical systems and industrial equipment
Can read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Have experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
Can troubleshoot problems logically and methodically
Are comfortable using hand tools, power tools, meters, and maintenance equipment
Can weld and fabricate or are willing to learn
Take safety seriously
Can work independently but also know how to be part of a team
Like figuring out “Why did THAT happen?” and then making sure it doesn't happen again

WHAT SETS YOU APART

We'd love to meet you if you have experience with:

• PLCs and industrial controls
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Motor controls
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Welding and fabrication
• Preventive maintenance programs
• Industrial furnaces or foundry equipment
• Automated manufacturing equipment
• Experience in an aluminum foundry or similar heavy manufacturing environment

WHY JOIN WAF – CROOKSTON?

Because keeping a foundry running is no small job — and we know the people who make it happen are important.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Fix things that matter.
Use your electrical skills.
Solve problems every day.
Work alongside a team that depends on you.
Build your skills and grow with WAF – Crookston.

And yes… you'll probably get dirty. That's part of the fun.

THE PERKS: BECAUSE GOOD WORK DESERVES GOOD BENEFITS!

At WAF – Crookston, we believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our equipment.

Competitive Pay

Earn a competitive wage for your skills and experience, with opportunities to grow.

Health & Wellness

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Build Your Future

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Student loan repayment assistance

Time to Recharge

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays

‍‍ Family-Friendly Benefit

• Daycare reimbursement up to $400 per month

And There’s More!

• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Up to a 5% discretionary monthly bonus opportunity
• Opportunities for training, development, and advancement
• A team environment where your ideas and skills can make a real difference

THE BOTTOM LINE

We're looking for a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping equipment safe, reliable, and productive.

If you're the person everyone calls when “the machine isn't working” — we should probably meet.

Bring your tools. Bring your troubleshooting skills. Bring your “I can fix that” attitude.

Come help us keep WAF – Crookston running strong!

Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Desired Education and Experience: Technical certification or an associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
• Work in confined spaces requiring agility and the ability to work in restricted areas.