Forging Maintenance Specialist, Veedersburg Indiana

Your responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on forging equipment such as presses, hammers, furnaces, and material handling systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues on forging machinery.
• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).
• Maintain and support industrial robotics used in forging processes, including programming adjustments and fault recovery.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting including motors, drives, sensors, wiring, and control systems.
• Ensure all equipment operates safely and complies with company and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Install, modify, and upgrade equipment as needed to support production improvements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation.

Your profile

• Proven experience in maintenance of forging or heavy industrial equipment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and basic programming.
• Experience working with industrial robotics systems (e.g., Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, etc.).
• Solid electrical troubleshooting skills (AC/DC systems, controls, drives, sensors).
• Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, overtime, and respond to emergency breakdowns.
• No college degree required.
• Technical training, certifications, or apprenticeship in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in forging, manufacturing, or heavy industrial maintenance strongly preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and work in industrial environments for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in high-temperature, high-noise forging environments.
• Experience with servo systems and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Knowledge of safety standards such as OSHA lockout/tagout procedures.

Benefits

• Company Tuition Reimbursement Package.
• Quarterly Bonus Program.
• 401K Match.
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period.
• Competitive wage with a Skill Pay Program that includes a work service credit on relative education and experience.
• Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options.
• Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums.
• Dental plans.
• Vision Plans.
• Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability.
• 11 paid Holidays.
• Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.

Contact

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