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Eaton

Foundry Equipment Maintenance - 2nd Shift

Syracuse, NY

Eaton's ES GEIS CHD division is currently seeking a Foundry Equipment Maintenance - 2nd Shift at our Syracuse, NY location. In this role, you will perform all required duties to diagnose and correct electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical malfunctions on automated foundry production equipment or machinery.

The hourly rate for this position is $32.23 per hour. The core hours are 2:30pm-10:30pm, Monday through Friday. Relocation assistance provided based on location!

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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  • Perform all required duties to diagnose and correct electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical malfunctions on automated foundry production equipment or machinery.
  • Check sequence of machine operation, determining type of machine malfunction, making necessary repairs, readjusting and testing instruments and machinery to manufacturer's standards, within established limitations.
  • Duties include the altering, repairing, adjusting and/or piping of water, air, gas, oil, etc. to meet foundry equipment specifications and/or correct machine malfunctions as required. May be required to generate shop orders.
  • Work from shop orders, blueprints, schematics, operational manuals, verbal information, manufacturer's specifications, etc.
  • Detect and correct machine malfunctions and refer questionable cases to proper supervision.
  • Locate, issue and record a variety of items such as raw materials, parts, tools and equipment from the maintenance tool crib.
  • Operate fork truck as required in performance of job duties.
  • Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Follow standard or prescribed safety regulations.

Duties involve application of practical trades training and considerable experience to perform unusual and difficult work and adapt standard procedures and methods to meet new conditions requiring considerable judgment. This covers both the Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Foundries inclusive.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum three (3) years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience
  • Knowledge of D.C. and A.C. electrical theory; pneumatic and hydraulic theory and practice; plumbing and piping repair theory and practice; machine repair theory and practice involving theory and practice involving close tolerance assembly and fits.
  • Experience in the use of measuring instruments and devices.
  • Experience in the sequence and intra-relationship of machines operations including the evaluation of pressure, flow and dimensions in all machine functions.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Minimum (5) five years of industrial maintenance experience or the equivalent to Journeymen level experience.
  • Forklift experience.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Syracuse, NY, USA
Job ID: Eaton-21784Syracuse
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)