About this role

Your responsibilities

Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000/annually based on experience. 12.5% annual bonus potential. Shift: night shift Monday-Thursday and every other Friday

The Forging Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing forging equipment to ensure optimal production efficiency and safety. This role focuses on mechanical, electrical, and automation systems, including robotics and PLC-controlled equipment. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience in industrial maintenance within a forging or heavy manufacturing environment.

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on forging equipment such as presses, hammers, furnaces, and material handling systems.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues on forging machinery.
Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).
Maintain and support industrial robotics used in forging processes, including programming adjustments and fault recovery.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Perform electrical troubleshooting including motors, drives, sensors, wiring, and control systems.
Ensure all equipment operates safely and complies with company and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Install, modify, and upgrade equipment as needed to support production improvements.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation.
Proven experience in maintenance of forging or heavy industrial equipment.
Strong knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and basic programming.
Experience working with industrial robotics systems (e.g., Fanuc, ABB, Yaskawa, etc.).
Solid electrical troubleshooting skills (AC/DC systems, controls, drives, sensors).
Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Willingness to work flexible shifts, overtime, and respond to emergency breakdowns.

Your profile

No college degree required. Minimum high school diploma or GED.
Technical training, certifications, or apprenticeship in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, or a related field is preferred.
3+ years of relevant experience in forging, manufacturing, or heavy industrial maintenance strongly preferred.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in industrial environments for extended periods.
Comfortable working in high-temperature, high-noise forging environments.
Experience with servo systems and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
Knowledge of safety standards such as OSHA lockout/tagout procedures.

Industrial forging facility with exposure to heat, noise, and heavy equipment. Safety equipment (PPE) required at all times.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

We offer an outstanding

Benefits

Package that includes:

Company Tuition Reimbursement Package. Quarterly Bonus Program.
401K Match
120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period.
Competitive wage with a Skill Pay Program that includes a work service credit on relative education and experience.
Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options ranging from $4.62 to $57.62 a week. We also have a Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums.
Dental plans ranging from $0.48 to $4.15 a week.
Vision Plans ranging from $0.35 to $3.69 a week.
Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long Term Disability.
11 paid Holidays.
Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
Gym Membership Reimbursement.

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

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Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Maintenance Engineer