Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Join our dynamic team as a Maintenance Technician on the 2nd shift, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production facilities specializing in milk, cottage cheese, and sour cream. You will be responsible for performing both preventive and reactive maintenance on a variety of machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on conveyors, palletizing/wrapping machines, bag sealers, filler machines, blow molds, and mixing machines.
• Work on label printers, fixing and changing pipes, valves, and maintaining forklifts and facilities.
• Balance workload with 50% preventive maintenance and 50% reactive maintenance tasks.
• Handle 40% electrical and 60% mechanical work, requiring a foundational knowledge of electrical systems.
• Participate in on-call rotation on Sundays, with compensation of 4 hours of overtime whether called in or not.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Proficient in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, including 480-V and 3-phase motors.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency in working with conveyor systems, especially those with VFD.
• Possession of personal tooling, including hand and power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the food and beverage industry is a plus.

Why Work Here?

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment that values your skills and expertise. Benefit from a structured schedule with opportunities for overtime, and be part of a team that values work-life balance. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.

Work Environment

Work in a production facility located in Fort Wayne, where you will join a team dedicated to high-quality production. The position operates on the 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, from 2 PM to 10 PM, with overtime as needed. Enjoy a cooperative team atmosphere and gain exposure to advanced machinery and equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr. 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.