Senior Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician

Saab • West Lafayette, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Saab is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician for its West Lafayette, Indiana, operations. The role provides expert-level maintenance support across manufacturing equipment and facility systems at an advanced manufacturing facility producing the rear section of the T-7A Red Hawk military trainer aircraft. The technician will independently troubleshoot, maintain, and improve systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, drawing on a strong multi-trade background and hands-on technical expertise.

The position supports equipment and facility reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance, repairs, work-order management, and coordination with production, engineering, and other teams. The technician must follow applicable safety procedures and be willing to work overtime and weekends as production and customer requirements demand. The base hourly rate is up to $33 per hour. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), and must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of related industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience, with the ability to troubleshoot and work across multiple trades.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance and CMMS.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of LOTO, safety procedures, and FOD prevention.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and computer proficiency.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certification or formal training in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical systems.
• Experience with BMS, PLCs, hydraulic systems, compressed air, plumbing, or building maintenance.
• Experience in an aerospace or advanced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Perform electrical work, including circuit tracing, conduit, electrical grid work, and line changes as directed.
• Support pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC, and general building maintenance, including minor construction repairs.
• Use CMMS and Building Management Systems (BMS) to manage work orders and support equipment and facility reliability.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Follow Saab safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and FOD Prevention procedures.
• Communicate with production, engineering, and other teams to support maintenance needs and minimize downtime.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed based on customer and production requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance.
• Wellness and employee assistance resources.
• Employee stock purchase opportunities.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive wages.
• Work-life balance.
• Business casual atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

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