Maintenance Specialist

US Operations - Main Campus, 594 Elm Street, Milford, New Hampshire, United States of America

Posted Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM

No manufacturing experience? No Problem! Our on-site "Center for Excellence" new hire training program will set you up for success. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing.

Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.

We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.

Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs

Troubleshoot to determine root cause and corrective for hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and devices on all manner of equipment in the investment casting foundry. Provide concepts for equipment upgrades to improve safe operation, productivity, and ease of operation.

Typically devices, components and equipment that will be addressed in the normal scope of work include but are not limited to:
Induction coils for water leaks and electrical/control issues;
Vacuum systems for gas/air leaks and electrical/controls issues;
Motor starters and VFD’s;
Hydraulic cylinders and equipment/systems utilizing hydraulics;
Pneumatic cylinders and equipment/systems utilizing pneumatics; PLC Controls and electrical circuitry within controls cabinets;
Facilities supplied resources such as HVAC including chillers and humidification equipment, compressed air systems, water and site electrical services.

Typical materials encountered include but are not limited to:
Steel in various geometries;
Electrical supplies: switches, wires, conduit, electrical cabinets, fuses, motor starters, VFD’s, contractors and similar electrical devices – Hydraulic oils, lubrication oils, greases;
Building supplies, wood, sheet rock, Masonite, concrete, and similar.

Will work within a team environment and provide communications with the team to complete assigned tasks.

• As part of a team perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on complex equipment and/or equipment subsystems for individual or multi-disciplinary issues involving one or more of mechanical, electrical or controls.
• Provide feedback based on troubleshooting including possible solutions along with supplies needed for the resolution.
• Once a solution is agreed to execute resolution within the maintenance team.
• Work to minimize downtime for production and support equipment by executing preventive maintenance and providing feedback for predictive maintenance.
• Follow all safety requirements of the job as outlined on the job safety card.
• Execute all activities in a safe manner utilizing all PPE required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Provide feedback for any issues that occur while performing any job task especially items that change the…