Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

In this role, you will have the responsibility to perform preventive maintenance and lubrication on machines and equipment in the machine shop. A primary focus will be on servicing the chip and coolant handling systems. You will also assist Machine Repairmen with various tasks that require two persons. This position involves autonomously performing minor mechanical repairs and processing duties such as unplugging sluices, replacing way wipers, piping, and eliminating air, coolant, and hydraulic leaks.

Responsibilities

• Work around high voltage electrical systems, up to 480 V.
• Perform pump maintenance and repairs.
• Manage auto lubrication systems.
• Handle hoses and perform lubrication and grease preventive maintenance.
• Assist level 6 technicians as needed.
• Maintain boilers.

Essential Skills

• Experience in mechanical, preventive maintenance, and conveyor maintenance.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and repair of gearboxes.
• Familiarity with pumps, HVAC, troubleshooting, fluid systems, installation, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Basic welding and cutting skills, lubrication principles, and pipefitting.
• Experience with preventive maintenance in an industrial environment on CNC machine tools, conveyors, robots, and/or coolant systems.
• Basic electrical and print reading skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of basic hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication systems, and welding skills.

Why Work Here?

Become a part of a well-known employer offering traveling opportunities and career growth. Begin your career with an apprenticeship that can lead to an official machine repair position. Benefit from educational opportunities once direct, financial incentives for overtime and attendance, 40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime, 13 days of paid Personal Time Off (PTO), and 11 paid holidays.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled, very clean manufacturing facility within a machine shop production environment. Expect to work off-shift hours, with available shifts being the 2nd Shift (3:30 PM - 11:30 PM) and the 3rd Shift (11:30 PM - 7:30 AM). Initial training will occur during the day shift, requiring flexibility for shift assignments post-training.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lafayette, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $32.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.