3rd Shift Automation & Maintenance Technician

CTDI; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Monthly incentive bonus

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Job summary

CTDI is a large-scale Engineering, Repair, and Logistics company serving major wireless and broadband providers. This role focuses on building and automation equipment maintenance, upgrades, and continuous improvement of the facility, with a 3rd shift from 11:00AM to 7:00PM, Monday through Friday.

You will work with vendors, troubleshoot PLC-based controls, and collaborate with management to prioritize workflows while supporting CTDI’s sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with building and automation equipment maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair maintenance issues.
• Knowledge of commercial electrical systems, controls, and warehouse equipment.
• Experience working with outside vendors/contractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain building and automation equipment (conveyors, robots, motors, pneumatic devices, scanners).
• Perform preventative maintenance and daily inspections to keep automation equipment operational.
• Troubleshoot equipment controls (PLC, WES, WCS) and diagnose issues.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests and perform non-shift work if needed.
• Assist with automation system installations and retrofits.
• Support sustainability initiatives and workflow prioritization with management.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

PLC/WES/WCS understanding

Job description

CTDI is a large-scale Engineering, Repair, and Logistics company serving major wireless and broadband providers. This role focuses on building and automation equipment maintenance, upgrades, and continuous improvement of the facility, with a 3rd shift from 11:00AM to 7:00PM, Monday through Friday.

You will work with vendors, troubleshoot PLC-based controls, and collaborate with management to prioritize workflows while supporting CTDI’s sustainability goals.