1st Shift Maintenance Technician – Plant Equipment

JobSquad; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSquad is hiring a Maintenance Technician for a facility in the Fort Wayne, IN area. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance across plating lines, tanks, and support systems to ensure safe, efficient plant operation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and hands-on maintenance experience, with training provided for plating-specific equipment. This position offers full-time hours and a first-shift schedule with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certification or vocational training in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical trades preferred.
• On-the-job training will be provided for plating-specific equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on plating lines, tanks, rectifiers, ventilation systems and other equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues under the Maintenance Manager's direction.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests to minimize downtime.
• Perform general facility maintenance including plumbing, electrical, and building system repairs.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment and maintain maintenance logs.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading wiring diagrams

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification or vocational training

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

JobSquad is hiring a Maintenance Technician for a facility in the Fort Wayne, IN area. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance across plating lines, tanks, and support systems to ensure safe, efficient plant operation.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and hands-on maintenance experience, with training provided for plating-specific equipment. This position offers full-time hours and a first-shift schedule with competitive pay and benefits.