Lead Maintenance Technician in Bensenville, Illinois at SMG Hunter LLC

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Technician
Location: Bensenville IL
Company: Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation

About Hunter Foundry

Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation is a global leader in automated matchplate molding and mold handling equipment for the foundry industry. With decades of innovation and excellence, we design and manufacture advanced machinery that supports efficient, high-quality metal casting operations.

Position Summary

The Lead Maintenance Technician will oversee and perform maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of production machinery, Manufacturing equipment, and facility systems. This hands-on role requires strong technical expertise, leadership ability, and a proactive approach to ensure uptime and reliability of all manufacturing and facility assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance operations, providing guidance and technical support to maintenance technicians.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on manufacturing equipment.
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Support installation and commissioning of new machinery and equipment modifications.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, parts usage, and equipment performance in the CMMS system.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and safety teams to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures.
• Train maintenance staff on proper repair techniques, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Coordinate vendor and contractor maintenance activities when required.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in industrial or equipment maintenance, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, PLC-controlled equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Experience with casting or heavy industrial machinery strongly preferred.