LB Foster

Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift

LB Foster  •  Loudon, TN (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Join our team as a Maintenance Technician and play a key role in keeping our operations running safely and efficiently. In this role, you will maintain and repair equipment and production systems, including batch plants, through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs. By following established work methods and safe work practices, you will help ensure reliable equipment performance and efficient production operations.

Responsibilities

  1. Follow all company safety policies, work practices, and procedures.
  2. Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.
  3. Carry out verbal and written instructions from the Maintenance Foreman or Supervisor.
  4. Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production equipment.
  5. Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical malfunctions using diagrams, manuals, engineering specifications, and manufacturer instructions.
  6. Complete preventive maintenance tasks according to established schedules and provide recommendations for improvements when needed.
  7. Communicate maintenance schedules and equipment downtime requirements with production personnel.
  8. Identify equipment issues through observation, inspection, and operational testing.
  9. Prepare maintenance reports and document repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment trends.
  10. Assist with the installation, startup, and support of new production equipment and related infrastructure.
  11. Read, understand, and execute work instructions accurately and efficiently.
  12. Support continuous improvement efforts that enhance equipment reliability, safety, and productivity.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3 years of proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Technical college degree or related technical training preferred.

Skills & Abilities

  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance.
  • Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to exert up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Average proficiency in mathematics.
  • Good visual acuity.

Core Competencies:

  • Safety Oriented
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Customer Focus
  • Integrity & Trust
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Adaptability
  • Accountability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking

The Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision benefits the first day of the month after hire
  • Market-leading 401(k) program with company match
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • PTO accrual plan
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 100% tuition reimbursement
  • Career development and advancement opportunities

Why Join Us?

We offer the opportunity to work with a team that values safety, reliability, continuous improvement, and professional growth. If you enjoy solving problems, working with industrial equipment, and contributing to a productive manufacturing operation, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today to join our maintenance team and help keep our operation running at its best.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LB Foster

About LB Foster

Today’s infrastructure is built on L.B. Foster’s legacy. For more than a century, our company has provided the materials necessary to construct and maintain major transportation, construction, recreation and agriculture projects.

L.B. Foster operates individual business units that specialize in Rail and Infrastructure products and services. These segments manage engineering, manufacturing, distribution and sales facilities worldwide. We also function as a distributor and service provider in strategic alliances with industry leading manufacturing and engineering firms.

Our company maintains ongoing programs that enhance product quality, improve operational processes and assure employee safety. L.B. Foster is committed to providing superior products for our customers, an entrepreneurial climate for our employees and exceptional value for our stakeholders.

L.B. Foster has been traded publicly since 1981 on the NASDAQ with the ticker symbol FSTR.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Year Founded
1902
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