2nd Shift Maintenance Technician's

Venteon; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician in Bluffton, IN. The role focuses on electrical system installation, troubleshooting, and automation support in a manufacturing environment. You will work on presses and automated cells, install and repair electrical components, and document work performed.

Ideal candidates have a 2-year technical degree in electrical technology and hands-on maintenance experience. This is a full-time, direct-hire position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Read, understand, and modify electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Strong understanding of motors, circuit protection, control circuits, and industrial electrical systems.
• Practical knowledge of circuit breakers, relays, solenoids, and high voltage work.
• Comfortable working with industrial voltages greater than 120VAC.
• Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant setting required.

Responsibilities

• Install conduit, power distribution, and machine electrical panels; install sensors, motors, drives, and control devices.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on stamping presses, automation cells, and related equipment.
• Identify faults in PLC-controlled systems and industrial drives; assist with PLCs, servo drives, VFDs, and HMIs.
• Assist with installation, teardown, and rebuilding of manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Complete maintenance documentation and coordinate with vendors and supervisors as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial automation

PLC systems

Motor control

Safety compliance

Education

2-Year Technical Degree in Electrical Technology

High School Diploma

Tools

Multimeters

Job description

2ND SHIFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN NEEDED - BLUFFTON, INDIANA

A Leading Automotive Supplier near Bluffton, Indiana needs a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician.

Hourly Compensation will be based upon Education & Experience.

This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Positions offering Competitive Hourly Compensation, Off Shift Premium, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays & Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Electrical System Installation

• Install conduit wiring, power distribution, and machine electrical panels.
• Run electrical power from service panels and bus bars to equipment.
• Install sensors, motors, drives, and control devices.
• Install and maintain facility lighting and building electrical systems.
• Properly use approved tools for material handling and scrap removal.

Troubleshooting & Repair

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems on manufacturing equipment including:
  • Stamping presses
  • Transfer presses
  • Coil feed lines
  • Automation cells
  • Robotic weld cells
  • Leak testing equipment
  • Washers, furnaces, and machining equipment
• Diagnose electrical faults using meters and testing equipment.
• Replace motors, sensors, relays, contractors, and electrical components.

Automation & Controls Support

• Identify faults in PLC-controlled systems and industrial drives.
• Assist senior personnel with troubleshooting:
  • PLC systems
  • Servo drives
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Automation controllers
• Install and configure basic AC/DC drive and soft starters.
• Navigate HMI operator interfaces to diagnose machine issues

Equipment Installation & Rebuild

• Assist with installation of new manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
• Assist with teardown, rebuild of stamping presses, and other major equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble electrical and mechanical systems.

Communication & Documentation

• Complete maintenance documentation including work orders and repair logs.
• Contact equipment vendors for troubleshooting support when necessary.
• Assist supervisors with identifying equipment issues and training needs.
• Use multimeters and electrical testing instruments.
• Operate pipe benders and threaders for conduit installation.
• Use electrical measurement and diagnostic tools.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Read, understand, and modify electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Motors
  • Circuit protection
  • Control circuits
  • Industrial Electrical Systems
  • AC / DC Drives
  • PLC- Controlled Equipment
  • Industrial Automation Sensors
• Practical knowledge of:
  • Circuit Breakers, Thermal Overloads, Contractors, Relays, Solenoids
• Comfortable working with Industrial Voltages greater than 120VAC
• High School Diploma
• 2-Year Technical Degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent Industrial Experience
• Previous Maintenance Experience in a Manufacturing Plant Setting is Required