Maintenance Technician 2 - 1st Shift (6:30a-3p M-F, on-call alt weekends, $35-$37/hr)
About The Position
A global material handling equipment manufacturer is hiring a Maintenance Technician 2 for its heavy-duty equipment plant in East Chicago, Indiana. This hands-on, team-oriented role maintains CNC machining centers, fabrication equipment, hydraulic systems, and other automated manufacturing equipment. The position is full-time and direct hire, working first shift from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime and alternating on-call weekends. Pay is $35–$37 per hour based on experience. The role is performed in person at the East Chicago plant.
Requirements
- Experience working on machining centers, fabrication equipment, or similar industrial manufacturing equipment.
- Strong knowledge of CNC mechanical systems, including ball screws, linear rails, lubrication systems, rack and pinions, gearboxes, and spindles.
- Knowledge of mechanical components, including bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, pumps, and other power transmission equipment.
- Knowledge of industrial hydraulics, including pumps, valves, and hydraulic controls.
- Ability to apply mechanical and technical knowledge to new or unfamiliar equipment.
- Strong commitment to safety, including Lockout/Tagout.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and cross-train, with a strong mechanical background.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on CNC machines and other automated manufacturing equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair CNC mechanical systems and related components.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot industrial hydraulic systems.
- Perform machinery alignment, leveling, rigging, and equipment relocations.
- Support installation, startup, commissioning, and continuous improvement of new and existing equipment.
- Work with Production Engineering and Manufacturing to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Affordable medical plans.
- No-cost dental and vision options.
- 100% 401(k) match up to 6%.
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) reward programs.
- Personal and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
