Maintenance Operations - Industrial Maintenance I

Grote Industries, Inc.; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Grote Industries, Inc. in Madison, IN is seeking an Industrial Maintenance I to support maintenance of all plant equipment and building grounds. You will install, repair, and optimize PLCs and electrical systems, read manuals, and perform diagnostic tests to keep production running smoothly.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, adhering to 5S practices, and coordinating with internal teams to manage spare parts and work orders while ensuring safety and reliability of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of all plant equipment and for performing the maintenance and upkeep of the building and grounds.
• Prepare and maintain records related to work performed, including work orders, purchase orders, inventory records and all associated computer database inputs.
• Keep work area clean and orderly following the 5S principles.
• Support 5S Lean practices: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment; create, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic circuits.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC programs and associated equipment.
• Read technical manuals to understand equipment and controls; disassemble machinery when there is a problem; repair or replace broken components.
• Test machinery, calibrate equipment, and perform initial tests to ensure smooth operation; detect minor problems via basic diagnostics.

Job description

Maintenance Operations - Industrial Maintenance I

Madison, IN, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Company Info: With a heritage of over 120 years, we aren’t just a company; we are a brand of trust. But more than anything, we are a collection of individuals who, together, give Grote Industries a decisive competitive advantage. At Grote, our shared vision is clear – to meet the needs of the customers we serve. We accomplish that mission every day by following a set of core values that make us who we are.

Innovation has been the hallmark of Grote Industries from the start. From durable, easy to see stop lights to the latest in LED lighting technology, Grote has been leading the way in advanced vehicle system solutions from early in the last century right up to today. With these innovations, Grote has helped millions of people throughout North America and the world benefit from the innovation and design excellence of Grote products.

Position Summary: Responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of all plant equipment and for performing the maintenance and upkeep of the building and grounds. In addition, persons in this classification set up equipment as needed in their area(s).

Position Duties:

• Responsible for preparing and maintaining all records associated with the work performed, including work orders, purchase orders, inventory records and all associated computer database inputs.
• Responsible for keeping their work area clean and orderly at all times following the 5S principles.
• Support 5S Lean practices: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Create, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic circuits
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC programs and associated equipment.
• Provide suggestions during incident investigations
• Help maintain spare parts list and work with internal supplier to manage list
• Read technical manuals to understand equipment and controls
• Disassemble machinery and equipment when there is a problem
• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components
• Perform tests and run initial batches to make sure that the machine is running smoothly
• Detect minor problems by performing basic diagnostic tests
• Test malfunctioning machinery to determine whether major repairs are needed
• Adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimal specifications
• Clean and lubricate equipment or machinery
• Move machinery and equipment.