Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

This role supports a high-volume manufacturing operation in Lafayette, IN by ensuring that production equipment, conveyor systems, and associated automation run safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will perform both preventative and reactive maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues across electrical and mechanical systems, and collaborate closely with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement.

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on production equipment, conveyor systems, and related machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to quickly resolve equipment issues.
• Diagnose and address problems related to PLC-controlled equipment, with a focus on Mitsubishi PLCs.
• Assist with equipment changeovers, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects to improve reliability and throughput.
• Conduct detailed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Perform fabrication work as needed for occasional projects, modifications, or repairs to equipment and fixtures.
• Support conveyor-based production lines by monitoring performance, responding to faults, and optimizing equipment settings.

Fabrication experience for occasional projects, modifications, or repairs to equipment and fixtures. Equivalent hands-on industrial maintenance experience will also be considered in place of formal education. Experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment with automated equipment and conveyors. Comfort working on continuous improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades.

Employees benefit from a supportive culture that values reliability, teamwork, and work-life balance. The medical benefits are structured so that employees only pay the deductible, helping keep healthcare costs predictable and manageable. The schedule offers consistent daytime hours with clearly defined overtime expectations, allowing employees to plan their time outside of work with confidence.

The role is based in a manufacturing facility with two production lines supported by conveyor systems and automated equipment. You will work primarily on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime required every other Saturday as needed to support production demands. The daily schedule includes two 10-minute paid breaks and one 30-minute unpaid lunch, providing regular opportunities to rest and reset during the workday. The environment is industrial and fast-paced, with frequent interaction with production and engineering teams and ongoing exposure to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC-controlled equipment, and robotic systems.

This is a Permanent position based out of West Lafayette, IN. The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)