Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Continental • Plymouth, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Hoosier Racing Tire in Plymouth, Indiana, is seeking a first-shift Maintenance Technician. The role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment throughout the plant to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The technician works with maintenance, engineering, and production teams and gains hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, machining, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and equipment diagnostics.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a mechanical field, or at least 3 years of relevant experience in a mechanical field.
• Certificate in a mechanical field.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
• Limited travel within the United States may be required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and power transmission systems to support plant operations.
• Diagnose equipment and control system issues using schematics, gauges, precision measurement devices, and electronic testing tools; replace and recommission defective components.
• Perform machining, welding, pipe fitting, and sheet metal fabrication for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Remove, replace, and service hydraulic fluids, lubricants, gearboxes, bearings, and other mechanical system components.
• Use hand tools and machine tools to adjust, repair, and replace worn or damaged structural and rotating equipment parts.
• Collaborate professionally with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to support operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Follow LOTO procedures, PPE requirements, plant safety standards, and corporate and government compliance policies.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace while supporting maintenance leadership with daily tasks, overtime needs, and vacancy coverage as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree