Machine Maintenance Lead

Focused on the electrical and network infrastructure markets, NSI continues to outpace the industry with unprecedented growth. We are all about "Making Connections" and we know our future success depends on the collective talents and experiences of our people and their ability to come together for our customers and communities. With locations across North America, NSI has the size and breadth to provide opportunities to grow and develop.

If you’re looking for a dynamic, fast‑paced and growing workplace to continuously learn and thrive, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a 2nd shift Machine Maintenance Lead to join the team at our Norridge, IL location. This is a full‑time 2nd shift position (3:15pm – 11:45pm, Monday – Friday). The Norridge location is a progressive manufacturer of die castings that has been in business for 60 years. This role offers the chance to advance within the organization and earn improved compensation.

Responsible for maintenance and daily operations of casting machines, process parameters, sampling, process development and casting quality, as well as liaison between shifts.

• Lead and support maintenance technicians on 2nd shift in a fast‑paced die casting manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical equipment up to 480 V.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Diagnose machine failures and coordinate repairs to quickly restore production.
• Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout and all safety requirements.
• Maintain, upgrade, and improve die casting equipment and related systems.
• Develop and maintain maintenance procedures and standard work practices.
• Train, coach, and support maintenance team members.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain maintenance inventories and recommend replacement parts as needed.
• Communicate equipment status, repairs, and priorities effectively between shifts.

• Previous maintenance experience.

Salary
: $29.00/hr (+$1.00 differential)

NSI Industries offers a competitive salary, performance‑based and attendance bonuses for certain roles, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plan with company match, paid holiday and vacation.

NSI Industries is an equal‑opportunity employer and affirms its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote under all job classifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, eligible veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

NSI Industries commits to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance during the application process, please contact your recruiter. We comply with federal and state disability laws to ensure equal employment opportunities.

Many roles at NSI Industries require physical activities where employees must occasionally lift and/or move items or require specific vision abilities.

All employees must complete mandatory pre‑employment drug screening and background check. NSI Industries maintains a mandatory‑drug‑free workplace.