Build Your Maintenance Career with Benton Foundry
Benton Foundry is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer with a long history of stability, innovation, and investment in its employees. Recognized as a Metalcaster of the Year, we combine advanced manufacturing technology with the values of a locally owned company.
We are seeking dependable, skilled Industrial Maintenance Technicians to support our second- and third-shift operations. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment, facility systems, and other machinery used throughout our foundry.
The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, and able to diagnose equipment problems in a fast-paced industrial environment.
What You Will Do
As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will:
- Complete preventive and corrective maintenance work orders.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and facility-related issues.
- Diagnose equipment failures and identify appropriate repairs.
- Respond to production equipment breakdowns and emergency repair calls.
- Repair and maintain manufacturing equipment, machinery, and building systems.
- Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance activities.
- Replace or repair worn, damaged, or malfunctioning components.
- Use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and measuring devices safely and effectively.
- Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and improvement projects.
- Document completed maintenance work and communicate equipment concerns to supervisors and production personnel.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Follow all company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements.
- Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or related industrial experience.
- Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and identify the root cause of equipment failures.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.
- Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and cooperate with supervisors, production employees, and other maintenance team members.
- Reliable attendance and the ability to report to work as scheduled.
- Willingness and ability to work second or third shift.
- Must have or obtain a basic set of personal hand tools appropriate for the position.
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following areas is beneficial:
- Industrial or manufacturing maintenance
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Motors, drives, relays, sensors, and control systems
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Welding and fabrication
- Bearings, conveyors, gearboxes, and power-transmission systems
- Preventive and predictive maintenance
- PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
- Foundry, heavy manufacturing, or similar industrial environments
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
- Stand and walk for prolonged periods.
- Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb.
- Climb ladders and work from elevated areas.
- Work in confined, restricted, or awkward spaces.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Safely operate tools and maintenance equipment.
- Work around operating machinery and industrial equipment.
- Work in an industrial foundry environment that may include heat, dust, noise, fumes, and temperature changes.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Compensation and Benefits
In addition to joining a stable, locally owned manufacturer committed to its employees, eligible employees may receive:
- Competitive pay of up to $33.00 per hour, based on experience
- Vacation and personal time
- Eight paid holidays per year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Company 401(k) matching
- Employee referral program
- On-the-job training
- Tuition and education reimbursement
- Professional development assistance
- Company-paid training opportunities
Join the Benton Foundry Team
This is an opportunity to apply your maintenance skills in a stable manufacturing operation where dependable technicians play a direct role in safety, productivity, and equipment reliability.
Apply today to be considered for a second- or third-shift Industrial Maintenance Technician position with Benton Foundry.
Benton Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Industrial Maintenance: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Benton, PA 17814 (Required)
Work Location: In person
