Maintenance Technician 3rd

TriMas Corporation • Auburn, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on production machinery and equipment, including molding machines, punch presses, automated assemblers, and liners. The technician works with minimal supervision to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues that affect safe, reliable, and efficient production operations.

This is a third-shift role, scheduled from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with occasional call-ins required to support production needs and equipment emergencies. The technician also performs preventive maintenance and helps maintain and repair building systems and facilities equipment.

Requirements

• Strong experience applying electrical, mechanical, and electronic principles to test, maintain, repair, and improve equipment and processes.
• Strong electrical and mechanical analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics.
• Experience in a high-volume industrial manufacturing environment.
• Able to stand or walk on concrete for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and climb ladders.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Two-year technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Support production maintenance for hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, including molding machines, punch presses, and automated assembly equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain plant equipment using effective diagnostic and repair methods.
• Read and work from drawings, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and routine inspection maintenance.
• Assist with upkeep and repair of building systems and facilities equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following company procedures and regulations.
• Respond to occasional call-ins to support production needs and equipment emergencies.
• Represent the company in a positive and professional manner.

Benefits

• Medical insurance and prescription drugs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability insurance for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid time off, which may include vacation and sick time
• Retirement program
• Other voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

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