Industrial Maintenance Technician
About the job
- Experience maintaining industrial or manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
- Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Experience with motors, bearings, pumps, gearboxes, and related equipment.
- Experience with basic industrial electrical troubleshooting.
- Experience with welding, fabrication, or machining.
- Experience with preventive maintenance and equipment repair.
- Ability to diagnose problems independently and determine the best repair approach.
- Troubleshoot and repair production equipment when breakdowns occur.
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical problems.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Repair or fabricate components when needed.
- Work with motors, pumps, cylinders, valves, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, and other industrial equipment.
- Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and improvements.
- Respond to production needs and help minimize equipment downtime.
- Read mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals, and equipment documentation.
- Identify recurring equipment problems and develop long-term solutions.
- Experience in die casting, CNC machining, foundry operations, automotive manufacturing, heavy manufacturing, or other industrial environments.
About the company
Production Castings makes zinc and aluminum die-cast parts. It uses molten zinc or aluminum that is poured into steel molds (dies) under pressure to produce complex, precise shapes at high volume. The process creates parts with consistent size and surface finish, suitable for automotive, electronics, and industrial applications. The company differentiates itself by focusing on zinc and aluminum die-casting capabilities, offering precision, tooling customization, and reliable high-volume production with controlled tolerances and finishes. Its goal is to supply customers with consistent, quality die-cast components delivered on time and tailored to specific design requirements.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Updated August 2026 website shows active marketing and visible customer acquisition efforts.
- Locke-Brothers still lists a 2020 partnership supplying coated die castings in 2026.
- Global reach across North America, Central America, Europe, and Asia broadens order optionality.
What critics are saying
- September 2026 zinc-price spikes squeeze margins and force slower production.
- Weak small-hardware orders and sluggish shipments cut utilization through Q4 2026.
- Single-site Fenton manufacturing creates outage risk; one fire or labor stoppage can halt revenue.
What makes Production Castings unique
- 40-plus die-cast machines from 5 tons to 650 tons span miniature through large parts.
- Fenton, Missouri campus combines aluminum, zinc, machining, finishing, and sub-assemblies.
- Founded in 1976, Production Castings has built 45-plus years of die-casting experience.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible Work Hours