Maintenance Technician II at L.B. Foster Company in Birmingham, Alabama

Job Description:

Who We Are…

L.B. Foster and our subsidiaries provide products and services for the rail industry, and solutions to support critical infrastructure projects. Our innovative engineering and product development solutions inspire the safety, reliability, and performance of our customer’s challenging requirements. The Company maintains locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

We have a long history of providing a safe workplace for our employees, striving to be good stewards of the environment, and establishing strong and respectful relationships with our customers and communities.  These values have stood the test of time and have contributed to the rich history of our company for more than a century.

Who You Are...

As a Maintenance Technician I at LB Foster, you will ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

This Position...

Is an integral part of the operations team and should have at least 3 years of proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment to be successful in this role.

Some examples of the work you might do include:

• Develop maintenance PM schedule and perform regular preventative maintenance


• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and schedule


• Locate sources of problems by observing and listening to mechanical devices in operation


• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.


• Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends


• Instrumental in the installation of new production equipment and required infrastructure


• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations


• Assist with general plant operations and general plant repairs as needed

What Do You Need...

• HS Diploma or equivalent, required.


• Related degree from a technical college, preferred.


• 3 years of proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment 


• In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance


• Ability to troubleshoot


• Ability to read and understand written instructions and manuals


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment safely and efficiently


• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


• Average proficiency in mathematics


• Good visual acuity

The Benefits...

In return, we offer an opportunity to build a solid career with competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package, including health care coverage on the first of the month after hire, education reimbursement,  and a market-leading 401(k) program.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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