1st shift, Maintenance Tech I, 8HR Dry Vans M&R

wabashcareers; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

401k with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Wabash is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to support production by minimizing downtime and performing preventive maintenance on mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems. You will troubleshoot issues, run minor electrical tasks, and follow safety policies while aligning with Wabash values.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of related experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or in cross-functional teams; SAP PM experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Basic reading, writing, and verbal skills.
• 1–3 years of related experience in maintenance or manufacturing.
• Experience with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems (24DC, 120/277/480AC).
• Strong problem solving to identify root causes of breakdowns.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Must respond rapidly to changing, nonstandard situations, while staying safe.
• Good mechanical aptitude and tool knowledge; able to measure with tape, micrometers, calipers.
• Experience with SAP and SAP PM is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ladder logic knowledge preferred.
• 480-volt AC/DC motor controls knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support production by minimizing equipment downtime, providing prompt response times.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance and planned production equipment repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Perform minor tasks on electrical components such as sensors, fuses, breakers.
• Follow safety policies and practices while upholding Wabash Leadership Principles and Values.
• The Maintenance Technician I position is expected to work 8 hours/day, including mandatory overtime and weekends.
• Ability to work on projects both individually and with a cross-functional team.
• Hours for this position vary based on the shift assigned.
• Perform other duties as needed or required.

Skills

Mechanical

Pneumatic

Hydraulic

Electrical systems

SAP PM

Communication

Ladder logic

Motor controls

Measuring tools

Teamwork

Tools

Volt/Ohm meter

Combination wrenches

Pliers

Allen wrenches

Hammer

Screwdriver

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Below are examples of the typeof duties you couldbe responsible for:

• Support production by minimizing equipment downtime, providing prompt response times.

• Complete planned preventative maintenance and planned production equipment repairs.

• Troubleshoot and repairissues withmechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic,and electrical systems.

• Perform minortasks onelectricalcomponentssuch as sensors, fuses, breakers, etc.

• Follow safety policies and practices whilemaintainingWabash’s LeadershipPrinciples and Values.

• The Maintenance Technician Iposition is expected to work 8 hours/day, including mandatory overtime and weekends.

• Ability to work on projects both individually and with a cross-functional team.

• Hours for this position vary based on the shift assigned.

• Perform other duties as needed orrequired.

Tools & Equipment:

Below is a list of examples of the potential tools and equipment you may find yourself working with depending upon your department and location. Wabash provides all the necessary training for you to feel comfortable and confident to excel at your new career with us.

• Volt/Ohm meter

• Combination wrenches

• Pliers

• Allen wrenches

• Hammer

• Screwdriver

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drugscreen.

• Basic reading,writing,&verbal skills.

• Prior experience with the following skills: Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electrical (24DC, 120/277/480AC) systems. Methodical problem solving toidentifyroot cause of breakdowns.

• Ability to work on projects both individually and cross functionally.

• Must be capable of rapidly responding, adapting to changing and nonstandard situations,whileremainingthorough and safety conscious during entire process.

• Must have good mechanical aptitude, knowledge of tools (power and hand), ability to make detailed measurements using instruments, including but not limited to, tape measures, micrometers, and dial calipers.

• Experience using SAP and SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) is a plus

• The desired candidate will have 1-3 years’ experience in any related field.

• Excellent Communication skills arerequired.

• Knowledge of ladder logic preferred.

• Knowledge of480-volt AC/DC motor controls preferred.

Knowledge,Training,Skillsand/orExperience:

Maintenance Technicianexperience and education are great to come into this position with. However,it’snotrequired, here at Wabash, we give youaccessto schooling andtraining to become comfortable in anyMaintenance Technicianposition.

Benefits:

• Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• ExcellentMedical, Dental, and Vision Included

• 401k with match

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Working Conditions/Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.Anemployee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental,and health concerns may demand constant attention. While performing the duties of thisjob, the employee may beexposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations.The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sitessuch asthenoise level in the work environment can beveryloudwithhigh temperaturesat times.

All employees on the production floormustwearthe necessarypersonalproduction equipment (PPE).At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about. Wabash is committed to proving equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex.

Physical Demands:

As aMaintenance Technician, youareregularly required tostand, walk,lean, push,climb,sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handleandoperatetools or controlsfor the length of their entire shift. The employee needsfullrange of motion in their arms and hands in this position. AllMaintenance Technician’smust be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well.SomeMaintenance Techniciansalso work in small spaces throughout their shiftandfrequentlylift and/orcarryobjects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus, along with good hand-eye coordination.

BehavioralAttributes:

• Identifiesthe existence and cause of aproblem.

• Takes initiative, persists at tasks and pursues completion ofobjectives.

• Knowledgeable & confident in communicatinginformation.

• Shares information with others to help them perform their jobs safer andbetter.

• Copes successfully with unexpected events.

• Develops plans to achieve objectives & identifies resources needed toaccomplishobjectives.

• Resolves conflicting priorities andaccomplisheswork ontime.

Leadership Attributes:

At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion – Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness.

• Seekto Listen – Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongestdecisions.

• Always Learn – Strive to improve; do not quit or settle or settle for thestatus quo.

• Be Authentic – Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything youdo.

• Win Together – Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed toproviding equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activityunder federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.