Maintenance Technician

Rctoolbox; Elkhart (IN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RC Industries in Elkhart, IN is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for first shift. You will perform maintenance and skilled repairs on complex production equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and mentoring teammates; basic reading of schematics and blueprints is required. 3–5 years’ relevant experience is expected; high school diploma or GED required, with trade cert preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade school or apprentice cert preferred.
• 3–5 years of technical/electrical experience in industrial/commercial environments; hydraulic experience preferred.
• Must read, understand blueprints and read electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic schematics.
• Proficient with basic math, measurement tools, and hand tools; able to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and bucket lifts.
• Must speak fluent English and follow safety policies; team player with mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment; inspect and replace components.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot circuits.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance to prevent breakdowns and improve equipment uptime.
• Maintain 5S and report unsafe conditions; collaborate with suppliers and customers as needed.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical repair

Reading schematics

Team player

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

Bucket lifts

Calipers & micrometers

Job description

# Maintenance TechnicianHot JobLegal Address - Elkhart, IN 46516## OverviewSalary Range$26.00 - $28.00LevelExperiencedJob Shift1st Shift## Description| || --- || **Overall Purpose: Why the Job Exists & What You Will Do:** || Perform maintenance and skilled repairs on complex production equipment and systems (mechanical & electrical). || **Essential Job Functions & Expected Outcomes: Your Accountabilities in the Role** || 1. **Maintaining High Quality and Efficiency (90% of the job)** 1. Performs maintenance and repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, repairs cylinders, greasing, blowing out motors, checking belts, etc. 2. Performs and promotes 5S and prevents or reports appropriately all unsafe conditions and acts 3. Reads and understands mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and prints to troubleshoot and repair circuits and equipment 4. Communicates well with associates, coordinators, suppliers and customers, coordinates work in a positive and professional manner 5. Routine PMs on equipment and locates and corrects problems before breakdowns occur 6. Exhibits professional craftsmanship in electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic work on breakdowns, projects and preventative maintenance 7. Performs building maintenance such as painting, repairs, and grounds upkeep as required 2. **Mentoring & Training (5% of the job)** 1. Use strengths and skills to mentor and train others in meeting and exceeding delivery dates and customer expectations 2. Supports leaders and other team areas as needed to meet overall team goals 3. Participate in incident investigations as needed 3. **Other Areas of Responsibility (5% of the job)** 1. Attend safety meetings as needed 2. Follow RCII’s policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook 3. Participate in lean manufacturing activities *The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any item with or without notice.* | | | | --- | --- | | **Core Values that Apply to All Positions:** | | | * **Dedication to Quality** * **Provide Relentless Support** * **On-Time Delivery** | * **Lifelong Learner** * **Customers are why we exist** * **Lead by example** | | **Equipment Used:** | | | * This role routinely uses weld equipment and other tools throughout the day. | | | **Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Functions:** | | | * Ability to stand or walk on concrete surfaces seven plus hours per day * Ability to use hands and fingers to operate tools in a safe way for seven plus hours per day * Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull and lift up to 50 pounds independently to move product on a regular basis * Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull and lift over 75 pounds as part of a team lift or using a lifting device * Ability to review procedures, do basic math and measurement computations as well as visually compare product to quality specifications | | | **Environmental Conditions & Travel:** | | | * The employee is primarily exposed to a manufacturing environment with moderate noise. The employee is required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment. * The manufacturing warehouse has heat; however, temperature fluctuates throughout the day. * Various machinery, equipment and forklifts are used in the manufacturing areas. Employees should use extreme caution, follow all safety procedures, and wear all required PPE to ensure safety for themselves and others | | |## Qualifications| || --- || **Position Requirements:** || 1. Education: A high school diploma or GED 2. **Experience:**3-5 years technical/electrical experience in an industrial or commercial environment; hydraulic experience preferred 3. **Certification(s):** A trade school or apprentice certificate preferred 4. Functional Skills: 1. Basic math and counting skills 2. Use of measuring tools such as tape measure, calipers, paint mil. checker, micrometers, etc. 3. Able to read, understand and follow work instructions 4. Able to read and understand blueprints 5. Able to work using small hand tools (employee owned) at a good speed 6. Able to be flexible and move from job to job as priorities change 7. Must be able to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and bucket lifts as needed 8. Climbing ladders and comfortable with heights 5. Technology Aptitude/Skills: Ability to use computers to review procedures and enter data 6. Language Skills: Able to read/write/speak English fluently and is able to fill out all required forms and paperwork needed for the position; communicates in a positive way 7. Leadership/Behaviors: Self-directed, highly-motivated, and ability to be a team player; provide mentoring and training to support the team and reach departmental goals 8. Culture Match Behaviors: Respectful of others, goal and customer-focused; ability to stay focused on quality as well as being efficient to produce a high level of output on the job; embraces RC Industries values, expectations, and ideas |