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Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking an experienced and reliable Production Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our 2nd shift (2pm–10pm) and 3rd shift team. In this role, you will install, maintain, and repair motors, belts, drives, equipment, and facility systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. Must be able to do the job with little supervision. You will train on day shift.

Required Experience:
You must have hands-on experience with PID loop controls (Proportional-Integral-Derivative controllers)—using them to manage process variables by adjusting inputs based on the difference between a setpoint and the actual measured value.

Key Responsibilities

· Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on production equipment and facility systems (TPI)

· You will do preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, facility support

· Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control system issues (including 480V systems, motors, drives, and PID loops)

· Install, modify, and rebuild machinery and production lines

· Weld, fabricate, and assemble parts as needed

· Maintain accurate service records and support production uptime goals

· Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal teams

  • You must have strong knowledge of equipment or systems you will be maintaining.
    • Hoppers
    • Extruders
    • Conveyor
    • Blowers
    • Vacuums
    • Motors
    • drives
    • electrical
    • PLC knowledge
    • HVAC
    • welding MIG
    • Lath to mill things down
    • controls 480 V

Qualifications

· High School Diploma or GED required

· 5+ years maintenance experience in manufacturing/industrial environment

· Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

· Experience with PLCs, drives, motors, and control systems

· MVP maintenance tracking system a PLUS

· Proficient hand tools, power tools, welders, machining equipment (HAVE YOUR OWN HAND TOOLS)

Why Join Us

· Steady 2nd shift 2p to 10p

· Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, PTO, retirement plan)

· Opportunities for growth and cross-training

· Team-focused culture with strong emphasis on safety and quality

Job Type: Full-time, on-site

Benefits

Shift differential additional $1 2nd shift 2p to 10p

Shift differential additional $1.50 3rd shift. 10p to 6a

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay

Work with a dedicated, skilled maintenance team

Opportunities for growth and cross-training

Strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Experience:

Manufacturing maintenance: 5 years ()

Work Location: In person

Company DescriptionWe provide specialized staffing pools for general labor, food manufacturing and processing, assembly, and production for Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive facilities.Company DescriptionWe provide specialized staffing pools for general labor, food manufacturing and processing, assembly, and production for Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive facilities.

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Portage, IN
Full time

Published on 09/18/2025

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