Aluminum Foundry Maintenance Technician

Description

Job Summary: The aluminum foundry maintenance technician ensures the proper operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment, solving complex engineering challenges to support continuous and efficient plant operations. Key Highlights: 1. Make a real difference by solving complex engineering challenges. 2. Ensure continuous and efficient operation of the foundry plant. 3. Contribute to product quality and worker safety. **IMI plc** =========== At IMI, we’re not just creating solutions—we’re building careers. So unlock your potential: do work that matters, grow with us, and be part of a team shaping tomorrow. **Here, you can make a real difference—solving complex engineering challenges that make industries smarter, safer, and more sustainable. From the energy powering homes to the systems keeping the world in motion, you’ll help create the solutions the world depends on.** **Role Overview** ===================================== The aluminum foundry maintenance technician at IMI is responsible for ensuring the proper operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment used in the aluminum casting process. This includes preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance tasks, as well as troubleshooting and necessary repairs to plant equipment. The aluminum foundry maintenance technician plays a critical role in maintaining continuous and efficient plant operations, ensuring product quality and worker safety. **Key Responsibilities** =========================== * Perform regular inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and replacement of worn parts according to established schedules. * Diagnose and repair faults in equipment such as furnaces, die-casting machines, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and control systems. * Identify and resolve technical issues in foundry equipment and systems using technical knowledge and experience. * Carry out equipment and component repairs using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments. * Install and assemble new equipment or components, following drawings and technical specifications. * Maintain records of maintenance activities, including work orders, fault reports, and completed maintenance tasks. * Comply with established safety standards and procedures for foundry work, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE). * Collaborate closely with other technicians, operators, and supervisors to ensure efficient plant operation. * Essential knowledge: LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), hoist operation, fire extinguisher use, pressure vessels * Desirable knowledge: Working at heights, forklift operation, natural gas handling **Critical Competencies for Success** ======================================= * Education: Technical diploma, TSU, or degree in industrial maintenance or related fields. * English: Intermediate (manual reading) * 3\-5 years of relevant experience * Solid knowledge of mechanics, electricity, hydraulics, and pneumatics. * Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, and technical manuals. * Skill in diagnosing and repairing faults in hot-chamber and cold-chamber die-casting machines (preferably with prior experience in aluminum or Zamak die-casting areas). * Experience using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments. * Basic to intermediate knowledge of casting processes (preferably with experience working with furnaces or melting towers). * Ability to work independently and collaboratively. * Communication and problem-solving skills. * Technical or professional training in industrial maintenance or related fields. * Prior experience in a foundry environment (preferably aluminum or Zamak). * Availability to work rotating shifts and flexible hours * Problem Solving * Analysis * Results Orientation * Proactivity * Frustration Tolerance * Teamwork **Health and Safety** ===================== The physical demands described in the Key Duties and Responsibilities section of this job description are necessary to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local Human Resources representative to discuss specific working conditions and physical requirements for this position. Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties: At IMI, we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our environmental impact, and safeguarding the communities where we operate and our business. All members of our workforce have a duty to ensure their own health, safety, and wellbeing—and that of others—as well as the environment. All employees are expected to follow all HSE operational procedures and to challenge any observed unsafe behavior or acts. **Code of Ethics** =================== **IMI expects the highest ethical standards in all business relationships—with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and authorities—in accordance with our Code of Conduct.** ============================================================================================================================================================================================ IMI may modify this job description in whole or in part at any time. .