1st shift, Maintenance Tech II, LAF 10HR Components M&R

Wabash•Lafayette, IN

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech II supports production by minimizing equipment downtime through prompt responses, planned preventive maintenance, and production equipment repairs. The role troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and performs minor work on electrical components such as sensors, fuses, and breakers. Technicians follow safety policies and Wabash’s Leadership Principles and Values and work independently or with cross-functional teams. Full shifts may be 8, 10, or 12 hours depending on plant needs; mandatory overtime and weekend work are part of the schedule. Assignments in the Duraplate division may require 12-hour shifts and coverage across all scheduling options. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The work environment may include fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noise, high temperatures, and other variable job-site conditions. Employees on the production floor must wear required personal protective equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with disabilities to perform essential functions. The role requires frequent standing, walking, leaning, pushing, climbing, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, and operating tools or controls throughout the shift. Technicians need full range of motion in their arms and hands, and some may work in small spaces and frequently lift or carry objects up to 50 pounds. Other physical requirements include intermittently pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds, working at heights or from ladders, working in low-light areas and uncomfortable positions, and operating a tricycle as needed. Close vision, focus adjustment, and hand-eye coordination are also required.

Requirements

Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Have basic reading, writing, and verbal skills.
Have prior experience with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems, including 24DC and 120/277/480AC systems.
Use methodical problem-solving to identify the root cause of equipment breakdowns.
Be able to work independently and cross-functionally on projects.
Respond rapidly and adapt to changing and nonstandard situations while remaining thorough and safety-conscious.
Have mechanical aptitude and knowledge of power and hand tools.
Make detailed measurements with instruments such as tape measures, micrometers, and dial calipers.
Have excellent communication skills.
Complete the courses required for Maintenance Tech II positions, which vary by department: Industrial Electrical I and II, Motors and Motor Controls, Electrical Circuits, Industrial Wiring Principles, Mechanical Drives I, Fluid Power I, and Workplace Communication.
For Dry Vans assignments, complete Programmable Automation Controls I and II.
For Components assignments, complete Industrial Robotics I and II.
Be able to meet the stated physical demands, including working at heights or from a ladder and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling as described.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience in a related field.
Experience using SAP and SAP PM (Plant Maintenance).
Knowledge of ladder logic.
Knowledge of 480-volt AC/DC motor controls.

Responsibilities

Minimize equipment downtime and respond promptly to production needs.
Complete planned preventive maintenance and planned repairs to production equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Perform minor tasks on electrical components such as sensors, fuses, and breakers.
Follow safety policies and practices and uphold Wabash’s Leadership Principles and Values.
Work on projects independently and with cross-functional teams.
Work full shifts, including mandatory overtime and weekends, according to plant needs.
Perform other duties as needed or required.