Maintenance Mechanic 1

D&W Fine Pack; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

STD/LTD

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

D&W Fine Pack in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep packaging lines running safely and efficiently.

You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and follow GMP and safety procedures to protect people and product. Join a team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement, with benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
• Familiarity with safety standards and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow plant safety procedures and guidelines.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand and power tools.
• Diagnose mechanical problems using manuals and schematics.
• Order parts, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Assist with safety improvement activities and reports.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Preventative maintenance

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification

Tools

Multimeter

Vernier caliper

Hand tools

Job description

More than a job. Grow, belong, and make a difference. At D&W Fine Pack, we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact. Our culture is built on four core values that guide everything we do:

• Dedicated to Excellence– We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service.
• Winning with Success– We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community.
• Focused on Service– We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other.
• People with Purpose– We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all.

Benefits That Matter

Taking care of our team is a priority. Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• FSA’s for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –counseling, financial tools, legal help & more
• Wellness program
• Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
• And more!

If this sounds like the kind of company and team you want to grow with, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
• Actively participates in the D&W safety improvement process/activities, e.g. Hazard Identification, Safety Suggestions, Safety Teams, etc.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools and reassemble equipment
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blue prints, repair manuals and parts catalogs as necessary
• Order parts, supplies and equipment
• Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, machinery and equipment
• Assists other workers with specific tasks as requested
• Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s
• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
• Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments
• Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures
• Supports the Plant’s Food Safety initiatives by completing plant required Food Safety training and by implementing / complying with the required practices.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary & comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness program
• 401K with company match
• STD/LTD
• Company paid Life Insurance
• FSA (Medical & Dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Plus more!