Maintenance Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNOW HIRING: Industrial Multicraft Maintenance Technicians Location: all Locations | Position Types: Full-Time, All Shifts Available Wage Scale: $20.00 – $45.00 / hour (Starting rate set dynamically based on trade school background, technical credentials, and verified experience) Build a Career Protecting our People, Environment, and Production Assets. Are you a natural problem solver who believes that a job worth doing is a job done safely? Do you want to maintain advanced manufacturing equipment—like high-tonnage processing presses, plastic or rubber injection presses, compounding equipment, and automated assembly equipment—in a facility that prioritizes zero-injury safety cultures and environmental sustainability? We are seeking Multicraft Maintenance Technicians at all stages of their careers to join our safety-first maintenance team. Whether you are just beginning with a strong safety mindset and basic hand tool familiarity, or you are a seasoned expert in industrial equipment repair, advanced hydraulics, and environmental reliability diagnostics, we have an entry level tailored for you—and a transparent roadmap to advance your wages as your skills grow. Choose Your Entry Point: Our 5-Tier Career Framework 1. Multicraft Maintenance Apprentice | $20.00+ / hr  The Role: Learn the fundamentals of safe machinery repair. You will shadow senior technicians to master Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, support routine lubrication and filtration routes to ensure a clean work environment, identify visible equipment wear, and assist with general mechanical fixes.  Requirements: High School Diploma/GED or current enrollment in an industrial trade school program. Strong mechanical aptitude (automotive, agricultural, or assembly background) and a strict, uncompromised commitment to plant safety rules. 2. Multicraft Maintenance Technician 1 | $23.00+ / hr  The Role: Handle daily component replacements and routine equipment troubleshooting independently following strict safety standards. This includes replacing failed barrel heater bands, troubleshooting pneumatic/hydraulic fluid valves to eliminate leaks, updating 480V electrical components, and auditing machine safeties during scheduled PM routes. Requirements: 1-year trade school certificate + 1 year of industrial maintenance experience, OR 3 years of pure field maintenance experience. 3. Multicraft Maintenance Technician 2 | $27.00+ / hr  The Role: You will troubleshoot automated production lines via input/output signal tracking, rebuild mechanical equipment, and maintain a variety of plastic/rubber processing equipment.  Requirements: 2-year Industrial Associate Degree/Trade School program + 3 years of multicraft experience, OR 6+ years of documented field experience + passing our practical skills assessment. 4. Master Multicraft Maintenance Technician 1 | $31.00+ / hr  The Role: Provide high-level troubleshooting leadership and safety system integrity checks. You will lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations on chronic machine failures or near- misses. Champion safety programs a machine safety requirements. You will lead and mentor apprentices.  Requirements: Verified 2+ year advanced technical trade credential/degree + at least 6 years of industrial maintenance experience, Proven OSHA, machine guarding, or advanced technical safety knowledge. 5. Master Multicraft Maintenance Technician 2 | $35.00- $45.00 / hr  The Role: Act as the ultimate technical authority on processing equipment reliability, energy stewardship, and regulatory compliance. You will oversee the plants Infrared Thermography predictive program to catch energy-wasting hot spots or electrical faults before failure, resolve complex plant network errors, and coordinate machine modifications with engineering to optimize energy efficiency and operator ergonomics.  Requirements: Advanced Trade School Degree + 8 years of advanced troubleshooting experience, OR 12+ years of exceptional field experience.  What We Offer Our Team:  Safety First Culture: A clean, organized, and uncompromised work environment with top- tier PPE and safety support.  Generous Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.  Retirement Security: 401(k) match program to help you build a solid future.  Paid Continuous Learning: We pay for your specialized technical courses, advanced safety workshops, and predictive technology certifications.  Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), standard holiday pay, and structured, predictable shift schedules.  Work Uniforms/Laundry Service: Full uniform with laundry service provided. Ready to elevate your trade? Apply today to join a company that actively invests in your technical growth, your safety, and our shared environment.\nCompany DescriptionBRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is a manufacturer of rubber and plastics products for automotive and industrial applications built upon 50 years of stellar customer design and engineering support from concept through prototype into final production of rubber and plastic components in Northeast Indiana. We are privately owned and an industry leader. BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is ISO 9001, IATF, and ISO 14001 Certified; with locations in Fort Wayne, Bluffton, Churubusco, Hartford City, Ligonier and Montpelier Indiana.Company DescriptionBRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is a manufacturer of rubber and plastics products for automotive and industrial applications built upon 50 years of stellar customer design and engineering support from concept through prototype into final production of rubber and plastic components in Northeast Indiana. We are privately owned and an industry leader. BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is ISO 9001, IATF, and ISO 14001 Certified; with locations in Fort Wayne, Bluffton, Churubusco, Hartford City, Ligonier and Montpelier Indiana.