Industrial Maintenance Technician

Purple Hires Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Hires Inc. seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations at an automotive production facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical troubleshooting and repair skills, with knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. You will maintain, diagnose, and repair equipment including CNC lathes and mechanical presses to ensure reliable performance and minimum downtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a similar manufacturing maintenance role.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of AC/DC drives, servo motors, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial control systems.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to diagnose electrical malfunctions and repair or replace faulty components.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic blueprints.
• Basic computer skills and strong communication abilities.
• Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, components, and manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose electrical malfunctions and repair or replace defective components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections to minimize equipment breakdowns.
• Work with PLCs, AC/DC drives, servo motors, and industrial control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic blueprints.
• Maintain and repair CNC machines, mechanical presses, and other production equipment.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and replacement parts.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and production personnel to resolve equipment issues.
• Follow applicable electrical codes, safety procedures, and maintenance standards.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

PLC basics

AC/DC drives

Servo motors

Blueprints reading

Preventive maintenance

Industrial safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations at an automotive production facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical troubleshooting and repair skills, along with working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. This individual will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing manufacturing equipment, including CNC lathes and mechanical presses, to ensure reliable equipment performance and minimize production downtime.

Candidates with a strong mechanical maintenance background will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems, components, and manufacturing equipment.

Diagnose electrical malfunctions and repair or replace defective components.

Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues.

Perform preventive maintenance inspections to minimize equipment breakdowns.

Work with PLCs, AC/DC drives, servo motors, and industrial control systems.

Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic blueprints.

Maintain and repair CNC machines, mechanical presses, and other production equipment.

Document maintenance activities, repairs, and replacement parts.

Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and production personnel to resolve equipment issues.

Follow applicable electrical codes, safety procedures, and maintenance standards.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a similar manufacturing maintenance role.

High School Diploma or GED.

Knowledge of AC/DC drives, servo motors, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial control systems.

Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities.

Ability to diagnose electrical malfunctions and repair or replace faulty components.

Working knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic blueprints.

Basic computer skills and strong communication abilities.

Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience troubleshooting and repairing CNC lathes and mechanical presses.

Previous experience in automotive or production-oriented manufacturing environments.

Experience with industrial electrical and mechanical maintenance.

Flexibility to work overtime when required.