First-Shift Lead: Multi-Craft Maintenance & Automation

Knorr-Bremse; Indiana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Huntington, Indiana seeks a Multi-craft Maintenance Technician (1st shift) to lead complex maintenance and automation projects. The role emphasizes PLC diagnostics, SCADA/HMI upkeep, robotics support, and system upgrades, contributing to plant reliability and innovation.

The Level A Technician will mentor technicians, manage projects, and collaborate with vendors while maintaining electrical infrastructure and HVAC systems across all voltages.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Expertise in PLC programming, automation, and controls.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinking and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior technicians.
• Time management and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced troubleshooting and repair of complex systems.
• Full PLC diagnostics and minor programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
• Maintain SCADA and HMI systems.
• Robotics and automation systems support.
• Perform advanced electrical diagnostics and controls work.
• Manage maintenance projects and system upgrades and retrofits.
• Technical training and development of team members.
• Communicate and assist with outside vendors.
• Perform electrical panel work and wiring (all voltages).
• Install electrical infrastructure (all voltages).
• Calibration of sensors and instrumentation.
• Maintain HVAC systems.
• Fabricate and weld complex components (MIG/Stick).

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

SCADA

HMI

VFDs

Job description

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Huntington, Indiana seeks a Multi-craft Maintenance Technician (1st shift) to lead complex maintenance and automation projects. The role emphasizes PLC diagnostics, SCADA/HMI upkeep, robotics support, and system upgrades, contributing to plant reliability and innovation.

The Level A Technician will mentor technicians, manage projects, and collaborate with vendors while maintaining electrical infrastructure and HVAC systems across all voltages.