2nd-Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Fabrication Systems

Great Dane Truck & Trailer; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 3,554,000 - 5,820,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire incentives

Health benefits

Pension plan

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Great Dane is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for the Terre Haute, IN facility. You will diagnose and repair production equipment, read schematics, and fabricate parts using lathes, drill presses, grinders, and milling machines. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and clear English communication.

You’ll work the 2nd shift (4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.) with a night premium and contribute to safety and quality in a long-standing fabrications environment.

Qualifications

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment.
• Read blueprints and schematics to guide repairs.
• Follow safety procedures and document work performed.
• Operate metalworking tools to fabricate/repair parts.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and test production equipment to find root causes of malfunctions.
• Dismantle machines to access problem areas; replace worn parts.
• Realign and fine-tune components such as spindles, clutches, and ball screws.
• Locate damaged lines; install new pipes and fittings as needed.
• Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and milling machine to make parts.
• Read blueprints and lubricate shafts, bearings, and gears.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Tape measure proficiency

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

English communication

Shop math

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

Milling machine

Pipe fitting

Job description

Great Dane is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for the Terre Haute, IN facility. You will diagnose and repair production equipment, read schematics, and fabricate parts using lathes, drill presses, grinders, and milling machines. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and clear English communication.

You’ll work the 2nd shift (4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.) with a night premium and contribute to safety and quality in a long-standing fabrications environment.