Maintenance Technician

STS Aviation Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support industrial machinery, production equipment and facility maintenance operations. The role targets an experienced professional with strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting skills to diagnose problems, complete repairs and sustain production equipment.

You will repair and maintain engines, motors, conveyors and other machinery, participate in preventive maintenance, and work across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five to seven years of hands-on electronic and mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules.
• Ability to read operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to interpret procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and customers.
• Strong practical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret written, verbal, diagram‑based and schedule‑based instructions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machinery and equipment to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems
• Repair defective machinery and equipment
• Dismantle equipment and install new or repaired parts
• Install and repair electrical apparatus including transformers and wiring
• Repair electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment
• Lay out, assemble, install and maintain piping systems
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related components
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities
• Help ensure preventive maintenance schedules are completed
• Assist with training production employees on proper maintenance procedures
• Support lockout‑tagout training and procedures
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal components
• Repair and maintain facility structures
• Initiate purchase requests for required parts and machines
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Preventive maintenance

Reading manuals and instructions

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to support industrial machinery, production equipment and facility maintenance operations.

This role is designed for an experienced maintenance professional with strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting skills. The Maintenance Technician will diagnose equipment problems, complete repairs, support preventive maintenance and help keep production machinery operating safely and reliably.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment including engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and production machines.

This position requires hands‑on troubleshooting experience and the ability to work across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems while supporting preventive maintenance and facility repair activities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machinery and equipment to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems
• Repair defective machinery and equipment
• Dismantle equipment and install new or repaired parts
• Install and repair electrical apparatus including transformers and wiring
• Repair electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment
• Lay out, assemble, install and maintain piping systems
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related components
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities
• Help ensure preventive maintenance schedules are completed
• Assist with training production employees on proper maintenance procedures
• Support lockout‑tagout training and procedures
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal components
• Repair and maintain facility structures
• Initiate purchase requests for required parts and machines
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Five to seven years of hands‑on electronic and mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules
• Ability to read operating and maintenance instructions
• Ability to interpret procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and customers
• Strong practical problem‑solving skills
• Ability to interpret written, verbal, diagram‑based and schedule‑based instructions

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance certifications

Math Skills

• Ability to work with probability and statistical inference concepts
• Understanding of plane and solid geometry
• Understanding of trigonometry
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

Physical Requirements

• Regularly sit and use hands to handle or feel objects and equipment
• Regularly reach with hands and arms
• Use both feet to operate pedals
• Communicate verbally and hear effectively
• Frequently stand and walk
• Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequently climb or balance
• Occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds
• Possess the visual ability required for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and focus adjustment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position regularly involves exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical shock hazards.

The Maintenance Technician may also encounter high or elevated work areas, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions and radiation hazards. The work environment is typically loud.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.