Maintenance Technician

BonnaVilla; Rensselaer, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Financial wellness coaching

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays (8)

Education assistance

Job summary

Chief Industries, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to perform advanced maintenance and repair of facility and industrial equipment in Indiana. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and hands-on problem solving to keep production running smoothly.

You will install, modify, and maintain machinery, read blueprints and electrical diagrams, and troubleshoot pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs. Documentation, teamwork, and adherence to OSHA standards are essential; welding experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficient in mechanical systems such as pneumatics and hydraulics, and electrical systems including PLCs and variable frequency drives.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities with proven track record of resolving equipment issues.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Prior experience in a Maintenance Mechanic or similar industrial maintenance role.
• Competent in basic computer operations, with strong math skills and the ability to write clear, detailed maintenance reports.

Responsibilities

• Carries out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority. Prioritizes the well-being of colleagues and actively contributes to the safety program by collaborating, sharing ideas, and voicing concerns.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Install, modify, and maintain machinery and systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Accurately reads blueprints, schematics, micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and wiring diagrams in making repair and adjustments.
• Performs construction, plumbing, concrete, and carpentry work to support building repairs and reconstruction projects.
• Works independently or as a team with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong self-management skills.
• Accurately completes all required paperwork and enters job-related data into computer systems.
• Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment to safely and efficiently transport materials as required.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Description

Responsible for advanced maintenance and repairs of facility and industrial equipment, enhancing productivity through the installation of new machinery, designing electrical systems, programming PLCs, and documenting their activities while participating in training programs to ensure skill development and safety compliance .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority. Prioritizes the well-being of colleagues and actively contributes to the safety program by collaborating, sharing ideas, and voicing concerns. Adheres to training guidelines, policies, and procedures while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Proactively identifies and addresses potential hazards.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Install, modify, and maintain machinery and systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Accurately reads blueprints, schematics, micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and wiring diagrams in making repair and adjustments.
• Performs construction, plumbing, concrete, and carpentry work to support building repairs and reconstruction projects.
• Works independently or as a team with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong self-management skills.
• Accurately completes all required paperwork and enters job-related data into computer systems.
• Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment to safely and efficiently transport materials as required.

Education:

• High School Diploma, or GED, preferred.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of metal buildings including multi-story offices, churches and schools, as well as buildings for retail businesses and industrial use since 1966. Every building is customized to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Nebraska, Indiana, and South Carolina.

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Education assistance
• And much more.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

Proficient in mechanical systems such as pneumatics and hydraulics, and electrical systems including PLCs and variable frequency drives.

Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities with a proven track record of resolving equipment issues efficiently.

Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

Prior experience in a Maintenance Mechanic or similar industrial maintenance role.

Competent in basic computer operations, with strong math skills and the ability to write clear, detailed maintenance reports.

Preferred

Welding experience is a plus.

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