Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift.

Core hours for this role are 6:30am - 3:00pm.

The hourly rate for this position is  $30 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

What you’ll do:

Primary Function
This position is responsible for maintaining, and repairing machinery, equipment, plant utilities, and buildings. The incumbent is responsible for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and facility repairs.

 

Essential Functions:
• Repairs malfunctioning machines and equipment in a timely manner, and escalates problems requiring assistance to the supervisor for corrective action 
• Responsible for maintaining equipment such as air compressors, forklift batteries, trash compactors, stretch wrappers, cranes and lifting equipment as well as basic plumbing (sinks, toilets), and repair of pneumatic air lines, tools, and production equipment
• Complete scheduled inspections of dock plates and overhead doors, fire extinguishers and emergency lights, and warehouse racking
• Keeps detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
• Use and maintains a variety of hand and power tools safely, ensuring they are properly stored, accounted for, and kept in good working condition

• Experience operating scissor lifts and comfortable working at heights
• Building/assembling of workstations, office furniture, hanging banners or signage
• Installs and relocates safety barriers and bollards by securely anchoring them in concrete to support equipment moves and ensure workplace safety
• Assists in the installation and relocation involving production machines and equipment alongside external vendors as necessary
• Keeps the maintenance crib clean and orderly while managing tool and part inventory for accountability and efficiency
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals, and proficient in using a variety of hand and power tools, including tape measures.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Capability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods during maintenance activities.
• Experience operating equipment at elevated heights and working with automated conveyor systems.

• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate geographical area (within 50 miles) of Indianapolis, IN will be considered for this position. 

Candidates who are Active-Duty Military are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of electrical specialty/automation experience
• Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field

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You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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