Maintenance Technician-2nd Shift

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support a fast-paced manufacturing operation in Fort Wayne, IN. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of production equipment, including CNC machines/lathes and mechanical presses.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills, along with hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in a production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical and mechanical issues on manufacturing equipment.

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, components, and equipment according to applicable electrical codes and blueprints.

• Diagnose electrical malfunctions and repair or replace faulty components.

• Troubleshoot and maintain CNC machines, mechanical presses, and other production equipment.

• Work with AC/DC drives, servo motors, PLCs, industrial control systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic blueprints and schematics.

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.

• Identify equipment problems and implement effective repairs to restore production.

• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts replacements.

• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and plant personnel to resolve equipment issues and improve manufacturing processes.

• Follow established safety procedures and plant maintenance standards.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Approximately 4+ years of industrial maintenance or related manufacturing maintenance experience preferred.

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities.

• Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing industrial production equipment.

• Knowledge of electrical systems and industrial controls.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Basic computer skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing CNC machines, CNC lathes, or similar machine tools.

• Experience maintaining mechanical, forging, stamping, or similar industrial presses.

• Knowledge of PLCs, AC/DC drives, VFDs, and servo motors.

• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• Previous experience in automotive, machining, metalworking, or another production-oriented manufacturing environment.

• Strong electrical maintenance background is highly preferred; candidates with stronger mechanical backgrounds and relevant industrial maintenance experience may also be considered.

Schedule Requirements

• Ability to work 2nd shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM.

• Flexibility to work overtime as production needs require.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on industrial maintenance professional who can systematically troubleshoot production equipment failures across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Candidates with strong electrical troubleshooting skills and experience maintaining CNC equipment or industrial presses are especially encouraged to apply.