2nd Shift Maintenance Technician II — Robotics & PLCs

UGN, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

UGN, Inc. in Valparaiso, Indiana, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, repair, and maintain machinery and electrical equipment (PLC-driven systems, robotics, hydraulics). Entry-level or basic mechanical skills are required, with a pay range of $30-$35/hour on 2nd shift (2:30 PM–11:00 PM).

Competitive benefits accompany the role. The ideal candidate will have a certificate or equivalent, 2+ years of related experience, and the ability to read safety and maintenance manuals.

Qualifications

• Entry-level or basic mechanical skills required.
• Must have a one-year certificate or equivalent.
• 2+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Install power supply wiring and conduit for machines and equipment (robots, conveyors, presses).
• Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment; connect cables between machines.
• Troubleshoot transformers, motor controls, and lighting fixtures; replace damaged wires and parts.
• Replace electric motors and rewire motors as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components; communicate tasks to leads.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

One-year certificate

High school diploma

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Robotics systems

Hydraulic systems

Job description

UGN, Inc. in Valparaiso, Indiana, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, repair, and maintain machinery and electrical equipment (PLC-driven systems, robotics, hydraulics). Entry-level or basic mechanical skills are required, with a pay range of $30-$35/hour on 2nd shift (2:30 PM–11:00 PM).

Competitive benefits accompany the role. The ideal candidate will have a certificate or equivalent, 2+ years of related experience, and the ability to read safety and maintenance manuals.