Maintenance Tech 1

Panduit • Merrillville, IN

2d • $22 - $27

About The Position

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit! Join our team as a Maintenance Tech and make a direct impact on reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction every day! The Maintenance Tech 1 delivers hands-on technical support for equipment, machinery, tools, furniture, modular offices, and facility systems in low-impact, non-critical environments. This role ensures smooth daily operations by performing preventive maintenance and executing timely corrective repairs with basic troubleshooting expertise. Focused on reliability and customer satisfaction, the Maintenance Tech 1 optimizes costs and resources while maintaining a safe and efficient workspace. Key responsibilities include monitoring conveyor systems, serving as the first line of defense for tape machines and box machines, clearing jams, supporting the hospital lane, and acting as a vital liaison between operations and maintenance to keep production moving seamlessly.

Requirements

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years in maintenance role.
• Basic electrical knowledge and proficiency with hand tools preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance: Execute preventive maintenance tasks on basic, low-criticality equipment. Proactively identify issues, provide clear feedback to the supervisor, and recommend improvements to strengthen equipment reliability and optimize the preventive maintenance strategy.
• Corrective Maintenance: Diagnose and repair reported equipment issues quickly and effectively to restore optimal working conditions. Communicate findings and recurring concerns to the supervisor and collaborate with senior technicians when troubleshooting complex or repeat problems.
• Maintenance Work Requests: Respond promptly to maintenance requests by partnering with customers to understand needs and deliver timely, high-quality solutions. Track required materials, spare parts, and supplies to ensure efficient execution and minimize downtime.
• Special Projects: Support equipment installations, upgrades, layout changes, refurbishments, and other improvement initiatives, contributing to successful project execution and continuous operational enhancement.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
• Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
• Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED