Maintenance Technician

Staffmark; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package

Life & Disability Insurance

Optional 401(k)

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Staffmark is hiring a Maintenance Technician for the South Bend, IN area. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment and utility systems to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

The position requires 3–5 years of plant maintenance experience, an associate degree preferred, and experience with PLCs, wiring, and CMMS. The 2:00 PM–10:30 PM shift offers competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits through Staffmark.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology preferred.
• Completion of an approved industrial electrical maintenance apprenticeship preferred.
• SAP or CMMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and utility systems.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, PLC, HMI, and network-related issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and complete work orders in the CMMS system.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and technical documents to diagnose equipment failures.
• Repair motors, drives, sprockets, chains, belts, pulleys, bearings, and related components.
• Troubleshoot and maintain wastewater, hydraulic, pneumatic, and boiler systems.
• Perform root cause failure analysis on equipment breakdowns.
• Assist with equipment changeovers and production support.
• Train employees on identifying and resolving basic mechanical issues.
• Complete maintenance logs and maintain compliance with maintenance standards.
• Support HVAC troubleshooting and repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical controls

PLC

HMI

Industrial wiring

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology

Industrial electrical maintenance apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Job description

Now hiring for a Maintenance Technician

Location: South Bend, IN

Pay Rate: $32.00 per hour

Schedule: 2nd Shift | 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Keep It Running, Keep It Rolling. Maintenance Technician Needed.

Looking for Maintenance Technician jobs in South Bend where your technical skills keep equipment operating at its best? This opportunity allows you to troubleshoot problems, perform repairs, and help maintain the systems that keep production moving safely and efficiently.

Education Requirements

• Associate degree in Industrial Electronics/Electrical Engineering Technology preferred
• Completion of an approved industrial electrical maintenance apprenticeship preferred

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of plant maintenance experience required
• Industrial control wiring experience required
• Experience troubleshooting PLC and solid-state control systems
• Experience working with AC/DC drives and process controllers
• Knowledge of SAP or similar CMMS preferred

Job Duties

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and utility systems
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, PLC, HMI, and network-related issues
• Perform preventive maintenance and complete work orders in the CMMS system
• Read blueprints, schematics, and technical documents to diagnose equipment failures
• Repair motors, drives, sprockets, chains, belts, pulleys, bearings, and related components
• Troubleshoot and maintain wastewater, hydraulic, pneumatic, and boiler systems
• Perform root cause failure analysis on equipment breakdowns
• Assist with equipment changeovers and production support
• Train employees on identifying and resolving basic mechanical issues
• Complete maintenance logs and maintain compliance with maintenance standards
• Support HVAC troubleshooting and repairs

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, facilities maintenance, or a related technical environment is preferred.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance programs and responding to equipment breakdowns is beneficial.
• Knowledge of PLCs, electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, or fabrication is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate strong troubleshooting abilities, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement are well positioned for success as a Maintenance Technician.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work in a variety of industrial environments throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift equipment, tools, and replacement parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around moving machinery while following established safety procedures.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools, perform repairs, and inspect equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Workplace committed to quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

As a Maintenance Technician you will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, machinery, and facility systems to support safe and efficient operations. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose equipment issues, replace worn components, document completed work, and work closely with production and operations teams to minimize downtime while maintaining quality and safety standards.

A Maintenance Technician helps ensure equipment, machinery, and facility systems remain safe, reliable, and ready to support daily production. This role combines mechanical expertise, technical troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance practices to maintain efficient operations.

The Maintenance Technician requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing maintenance priorities while maintaining quality workmanship and workplace safety. Successful candidates contribute to long-term equipment reliability and operational excellence.

This profession offers an opportunity to apply technical skills while helping organizations maintain productive, dependable, and efficient work environments.