Foundry Equipment Mechanic - First Shift - Norwich, KS - Full-time

span style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bPosition: Foundry Equipment Mechanic/b/span/spanbrbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bLocation: Norwich, KS/b/span/spanbrbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bCompensation: $25.00 to $39.00/hour depending on experience/b/span/spanbrbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bEmployment Type: Full-Time/Hourly #8211; 1st shift (7:00a #8211; 3:30p)/b/span/spanbrbrbrbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bRole Overview/b/span/spanbrbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Farrar Corporation is looking for a skilled Foundry Equipment Mechanic to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of foundry equipment, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. Your expertise will be crucial in keeping our production processes efficient and effective./span/spanbrbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bResponsibilities/b/span/spanullispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Perform regular inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of foundry machinery including furnaces, molding equipment, conveyors, and cooling systems/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Diagnose mechanical issues and implement corrective actions to restore equipment to proper working conditions/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Conduct preventive maintenance on foundry equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance activities in a way that minimizes impact on operations/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and parts used/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations while working on machinery/span/span/span/li/ulspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bQualifications/b/span/spanbrbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Required:/span/spanullispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in a relevant field is preferred/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"3+ years of experience as a mechanic, preferably in a manufacturing or foundry environment/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Strong understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics/span/span/span/li/ulspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Preferred:/span/spanullispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Experience with specific foundry equipment brands and models/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Knowledge of welding and fabrication processes/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Understanding of electrical systems and ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Familiarity with maintenance management software preferred/span/span/span/li/ulbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bTechnical Skills and Relevant Technologies/b/span/spanullispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations specific to manufacturing/industrial environment/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Proficient in diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques for various types of foundry equipment/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures/span/span/span/li/ulbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bSoft Skills and Cultural Fit/b/span/spanullispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and support/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship/span/span/span/li/ul span style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bPosition: Foundry Equipment Mechanic/b/span/spanbrbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bLocation: Norwich, KS/b/span/spanbrbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bCompensation: $25.00 to $39.00/hour depending on experience/b/span/spanbrbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bEmployment Type: Full-Time/Hourly #8211; 1st shift (7:00a #8211; 3:30p)/b/span/spanbrbrbrbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bRole Overview/b/span/spanbrbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Farrar Corporation is looking for a skilled Foundry Equipment Mechanic to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of foundry equipment, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. Your expertise will be crucial in keeping our production processes efficient and effective./span/spanbrbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bResponsibilities/b/span/spanullispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Perform regular inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of foundry machinery including furnaces, molding equipment, conveyors, and cooling systems/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Diagnose mechanical issues and implement corrective actions to restore equipment to proper working conditions/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Conduct preventive maintenance on foundry equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance activities in a way that minimizes impact on operations/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and parts used/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations while working on machinery/span/span/span/li/ulspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bQualifications/b/span/spanbrbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Required:/span/spanullispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in a relevant field is preferred/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"3+ years of experience as a mechanic, preferably in a manufacturing or foundry environment/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Strong understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics/span/span/span/li/ulspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Preferred:/span/spanullispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Experience with specific foundry equipment brands and models/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Knowledge of welding and fabrication processes/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Understanding of electrical systems and ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Familiarity with maintenance management software preferred/span/span/span/li/ulbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bTechnical Skills and Relevant Technologies/b/span/spanullispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations specific to manufacturing/industrial environment/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Proficient in diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques for various types of foundry equipment/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures/span/span/span/li/ulbrspan style="font-size:11pt;"span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"bSoft Skills and Cultural Fit/b/span/spanullispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and support/span/span/span/lilispan style="font-size:11pt;"spanspan style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;"Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship/span/span/span/li/ul

Qualifications:

Urgency, Attention To Detail, Able To Read, Self-motivated