Maintenance Tech 2

Panduit; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Parental leave

Volunteer day

Job summary

Panduit is hiring a Maintenance Tech 2 in the United States to support conveyors, automated systems, and facility equipment on the evening shift. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe, reliable operations.

You will work to optimize downtime, coordinate with supervisors, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the mechanical systems. Opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED required; technical degree or certification preferred.
• Experience with conveyors, automated systems, and industrial trucks is expected.
• Knowledge of 480V 3-phase power and PLCs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Replenish GPT machines, troubleshoot conveyors and box machines, ensure vehicles are charged.
• Identify issues, provide feedback to supervisor, and suggest improvements for reliability.
• Support Maintenance Tech 1s as needed.
• Diagnose and repair equipment to restore optimal operation quickly.
• Report findings to supervisor and collaborate with senior technicians on repeat problems.
• Respond to maintenance requests with customers to deliver timely solutions.
• Track materials and spare parts to minimize downtime.
• Assist with installations, upgrades, and project improvements.
• Use A3 and root-cause analysis to analyze problems.

Skills

Three-phase power

PLC

Fabrication

SkyJack

Man lifts

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Technical degree or certification

Job description

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. The Maintenance Tech 2 delivers hands‑on technical support for equipment, machinery, tools, furniture, modular offices, and facility systems in low‑impact, non‑critical environments.

This role ensures smooth daily operations by performing preventive maintenance and executing timely corrective repairs with basic troubleshooting expertise.

Focused on reliability and customer satisfaction, the Maintenance Tech 2 optimizes costs and resources while maintaining a safe and efficient workspace.

What You Will Do

• Key responsibilities include replenishing GPT machines, troubleshooting issues with conveyors and box machines, and ensuring vehicles are charged.
• Proactively identify issues, provide clear feedback to the supervisor, and recommend improvements to strengthen equipment reliability and optimize the preventive maintenance strategy.
• Support Maintenance Tech 1s when needed.
• Diagnose and repair reported equipment issues quickly and effectively to restore optimal working conditions.
• Communicate findings and recurring concerns to the supervisor and collaborate with senior technicians when troubleshooting complex or repeat problems.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests by partnering with customers to understand needs and deliver timely, high‑quality solutions.
• Track required materials, spare parts, and supplies to ensure efficient execution and minimize downtime.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, layout changes, refurbishments, and other improvement initiatives, contributing to successful project execution and continuous operational enhancement.
• Analyze problems using the A3 tool and root cause analysis.

What You Will Bring

• Education: Highschool diploma or GED required. Technical degree or certification preferred.
• Experience: 2-4 years in maintenance role working with conveyors, automated systems, and industrial trucks.
• Skills: Experience with 480v 3 phase power, PLC, fabrication, skyjacks, and man lifts.
• Shift: Monday - Friday, 3pm-11pm

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
• Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
• Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.
• Compensation: The expected base pay range for this role is $24 - $28 an hour + 15% shift differential for evening shift. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Work Shift Evening (United States of America)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. All roles, including remote positions, require an in‑person interview as part of the hiring process.

Panduit thrives on ingenuity and enterprise. We focus on solving problems and achieving success through our comprehensive infrastructure portfolios, helping organizations navigate digital, electrical, and workforce transformations for sustainable growth.

As a leading global manufacturer of high‑quality electrical and network infrastructure and connectivity solutions, we operate from our headquarters in Tinley Park, Ill., USA, and across 112 worldwide locations. We drive innovation through strategic R&D investments and breakthrough product development while providing seamless global support and service. Since 1955, our commitment to our customers has remained constant, and is guided by our cultural beliefs – Earn Trust, Be Focused, Own Results, Think Differently, Collaborate, and Simplify. Together, we create exceptional solutions that support our customers’ businesses in a way that's good for them and good for the world.

At Panduit, we’re making the connections that matter.