Industrial Maintenance Mechanic — Fabrication Systems

Great Dane Truck & Trailer • Terre Haute, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Dane is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for its fabrication operation in Terre Haute, Indiana. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role diagnoses and repairs production equipment, maintains mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and helps keep the facility and its equipment safe and productive. The position works on second shift, from 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., in office and plant settings.

The mechanic troubleshoots equipment, identifies root causes of malfunctions, performs repairs and component adjustments, and verifies equipment performance after service. The role also uses metalworking equipment to make or repair parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools; interprets blueprints and schematics; lubricates machinery; and repairs or fabricates facility fixtures. The stated hourly pay range is $25.80–$42.25, with an additional $2 per hour for second shift. Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and other job-related factors.

The work involves frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting in an office and plant environment. Employees may need to stand and move on concrete for 8–12 hours, lift up to 50 pounds multiple times per shift, and maneuver assemblies up to 180 pounds by pushing, pulling, and flipping them into place. Required personal protective equipment must be worn at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Requirements

• Comfort using pneumatic tools and a wide range of shop equipment.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Customer-service mindset and a professional, friendly approach.
• Ability to use a tape measure and other precision measuring tools accurately.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and ability to follow written and verbal directions from supervision.
• Problem-solving ability, quick learning, and prompt issue resolution.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds repeatedly and maneuvering assemblies up to 180 pounds by pushing, pulling, and flipping them.
• Ability to maintain alertness and wear required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and test production equipment to identify root causes of malfunctions.
• Listen for irregular equipment sounds, consult with supervisors and coworkers, and plan repairs.
• Dismantle machines to access problems and remove or replace worn parts in drives and hydraulic systems.
• Realign and fine-tune components such as spindles, clutches, and ball screws.
• Locate damaged air or hydraulic lines; measure, cut, thread, and install replacement pipe.
• Start equipment after repairs, verify performance, and repair broken parts as needed.
• Set up and operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, and milling machines to make or repair parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other machine components.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems and replace gauges, valves, and pressure regulators.
• Repair and maintain the facility’s physical structure, including fabricating or repairing counters, benches, and partitions.
• Support productivity, quality, cost reduction, and the minimization of scrap and waste.

Benefits

• New-hire incentives of up to $3,000, with $1,500 after 90 days and another $1,500 after 180 days.
• Full benefits after 30 days.
• Two weeks of paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Pension plan.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed