Maintenance

MPI Products; Knox (IN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $29.51/hour

$1.00 second shift premium

$1.50 OT shift premium

Vacation time

Personal Day

Attendance bonus program

Insurance after 30 days

10 Holidays

401k after 60 days

Safety glass/shoes stipend

Apprenticeship program support

Job summary

MPI Engineered Technologies in Knox, Indiana, is seeking a skilled maintenance technician (M2) to perform preventive and predictive maintenance on facility machinery and troubleshoot complex systems. The role involves following SOPs, safety policies, and EMS guidelines while collaborating with operators and supervisors to ensure equipment reliability.

The position offers a starting wage of $29.51 per hour, with a $1.00 shift premium and a $1.50 OT premium.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must be able to read electrical/hydraulic schematics and mechanical prints, and read ladder logic.
• Requires a minimum of five years related professional experience.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Basic Math Skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on facility machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair facility machinery.
• Install facility machinery and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Complete daily maintenance and repair logs.
• Communicate equipment status with operators and supervisors.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic schematics

Mechanical prints

Ladder logic

English literacy

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MPI Engineered Technologies - Maintenance M2- 2 Opening

MPI Engineered Technologies, located in Knox, is a growing U.S.-owned precision metal fabrication company with a proud history dating back to 1969. With manufacturing operations in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Mexico, MPI serves a diverse customer base in the hydraulic pump, commercial truck, agriculture, medical, and automotive industries while continuing to expand into construction and emerging non-ICE automotive markets.

At MPI, we believe our employees are the foundation of our success. We are committed to providing a safe, team-oriented environment focused on quality, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our Knox facility offers employees the opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technology while contributing to products that support industries across North America.

If you are motivated, dependable, and looking to grow your career with a stable and forward-thinking manufacturing company, we encourage you to apply and become part of the MPI team.

What we can offer you:

• Starting wage of $29.51 per hour
• Second shift premium of $1.00, OT shift premium of $1.50
• Straight shifts, Monday thru Friday, 1st and 2nd shift openings
• Vacation time
• Personal Day
• Attendance bonus program which earns time off.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance first of the month after 30-days.
• 10 Holidays.
• 401k first of the month after 60-day, company match vested on day one.
• $200 yearly for safety glass and safety shoes.
• 100% financial support to grow within an Apprenticeship Program in the skilled trades.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Employee will need to take a test to be a M2, they will also be elevated.
• Follows all established safety procedures. Reports unsafe conditions or behaviors to supervisors.
• Operates within standard operating procedures (SOPs), Quality Policy, Environmental Management System (EMS) and customer requirements.
• Installs facility machinery. Turns off and locks out equipment when not in use.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on facility machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair facility machinery.
• Perform more advanced or specialized maintenance assignments.
• Complete daily maintenance and repair logs.
• Communicate and work well with operators and supervisory personnel about equipment status.
• Maintain and secure work area.
• Required to troubleshoot PLC's; hydraulics, pneumatic, electrical systems
• Other duties as assigned and follow all other company policies and procedures not named above.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Be at least 18 years of age
2. Must possess High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
3. Must be able to do the following: electrical/hydraulic schematics, mechanical prints, read ladder logic.
4. Requires a minimum of five years related professional experience.
5. Ability to read and write English
6. Basic Math Skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing)

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Mechanical Aptitude
2. Experience working without direct supervision in a fast-paced environment
3. Good Communication Skills

Physical Requirements:

1. Vision correctable to 20x20 in both eyes
2. Ability to lift, push, and pull up a minimum of 50lbs
3. Temperatures vary with the seasons; may be subject to high heat and humidity in summer.