1st Shift Maintenance Technician - Industrial/Automation

Eaton; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 1st shift in the Indianapolis area. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing machinery, plant utilities, and buildings with attention to mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Core responsibilities include servicing air compressors, conveyors, and lifting equipment; performing inspections; and documenting maintenance activities while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED 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.
• 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; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Indianapolis, IN.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Repairs malfunctioning machines and equipment in a timely manner and escalate complex issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain equipment such as air compressors, forklift batteries, trash compactors, stretch wrappers, cranes and lifting equipment; basic plumbing and pneumatic lines.
• Complete scheduled inspections of dock plates, overhead doors, fire extinguishers, emergency lights, and warehouse racking.
• Keep detailed maintenance reports and documentation.
• Safely use and store a variety of hand and power tools.
• Operate scissor lifts and work at heights as needed.
• Build and assemble workstations and office furniture; hang banners or signage.
• Install and relocate safety barriers and bollards to support equipment moves and safety.
• Assist in installing and relocating production machines and equipment with external vendors.
• Maintain organized maintenance crib and manage tool/part inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

Hand & power tools

Conveyor systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Tape measures

Industrial maintenance tooling

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 1st shift in the Indianapolis area. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing machinery, plant utilities, and buildings with attention to mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Core responsibilities include servicing air compressors, conveyors, and lifting equipment; performing inspections; and documenting maintenance activities while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.