Maintenance Technician

Encore Technologies; Wabash, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-2-3 rotating schedule

Competitive benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Encore Technologies in Wabash, IN is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician for the night shift. You will troubleshoot and repair production equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and support maintenance across a large industrial campus that handles melting furnaces, conveyors, dust collection systems, and other heavy machinery used in metal processing and recycling.

This role offers a 2-2-3 rotating schedule, a $1.00/hour night shift premium, paid overtime, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience repairing mechanical equipment in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Welding and fabrication skills or willingness to develop them.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintain melting furnaces, conveyors, dust collection systems, motors, bearings, gearboxes, and pumps.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Install and replace mechanical components as needed.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting when needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Independent work

Team player

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician
Night Shift: 7:00pm – 7:00am (+$1.00/hour shift premium)

2-2-3 Rotating Schedule

Pay: $24–$28/hour
Night Shift Premium: Additional $1.00/hour

Location: Wabash, IN | Metal Processing & Recycling Facility

The Opportunity

We're hiring and Industrial Maintenance Technicianto join a stable, growing metal processing and recycling operation in Wabash.

This industrial campus transforms recycled metal into finished aluminum ingots using large-scale melting equipment, material handling systems, conveyors, dust collection systems, and other production equipment. The maintenance team plays a critical role in keeping operations running safely and efficiently by responding to equipment breakdowns, performing repairs, and supporting preventative maintenance throughout the operation.

If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, working with your hands, and taking pride in keeping equipment operating at its best, this is an outstanding long-term opportunity with a company that values skilled trades and promotes from within.

Whether you're already an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician or you're a mechanically inclined individual looking to grow into the trade, we'd love to talk with you.

Schedule & Pay

Night Shift

• 7:00pm – 7:00am
• Additional $1.00/hour shift premium

Training

• Your first 30 days will be spent on a traditional 1st Shift schedule (7:00am – 3:00pm) while learning the operation, equipment, and maintenance processes.
• Overtime may be available during training based on business needs and your demonstrated ability.

Additional Information

• Pay range: $24–$28/hour, based on experience
• Typical hiring range is $27–$28/hour for experienced maintenance technicians
• Paid for 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next
• Hours worked over 40 are paid at time-and-a-half, pay is weekly
• Additional overtime opportunities are available for plant projects
• Voluntary overtime is regularly available for those looking to earn more

What You'll Be Doing

This position is primarily focused on troubleshooting and repairing production equipment while supporting preventative maintenance efforts throughout the facility.

Mechanical Maintenance

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment
• Maintain melting furnaces, conveyors, dust collection systems, motors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, and related machinery
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform repairs to minimize downtime
• Assist with preventative maintenance and equipment inspections
• Install and replace mechanical components as needed

Welding & Fabrication

• Perform welding and light fabrication repairs
• Fabricate brackets, guards, supports, and repair components
• Assist with equipment modifications and continuous improvement projects

Electrical Support

• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting when needed
• Work around industrial 480V, 3-phase equipment
• Partner with electrical maintenance resources on larger electrical repairs

What We're Looking For

Required

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Experience repairing mechanical equipment in an industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar hands‑on environment
• Welding and fabrication skills or a willingness to continue developing them
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Preferred

• Industrial maintenance experience
• Experience with conveyors, material handling equipment, or heavy industrial machinery
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience
• Familiarity with 480V, 3-phase electrical systems
• Preventative maintenance experience

What Matters Most

The most successful technicians aren't necessarily the ones with the longest résumé—they're the ones who enjoy solving problems and take pride in keeping equipment running.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is dependable and shows up ready to work
• Enjoys troubleshooting mechanical problems
• Takes ownership of equipment reliability
• Works safely and communicates well with others
• Wants to continue learning and grow their maintenance skills

Why You'll Want to Work Here

• Excellent 2-2-3 rotating schedule, giving you every other weekend as a three-day weekend
• Stable operation with consistent work
• Variety of industrial equipment keeps every day different
• Supportive maintenance team that works together
• Opportunities to expand your troubleshooting, welding, fabrication, and maintenance skills
• Voluntary overtime available for those looking to increase their earnings
• Competitive benefits package
• Stable company with long-term career opportunities
• Ongoing technical training and skill development
• Opportunities for career growth within the maintenance team

This position supports maintenance across a large industrial campus consisting of multiple production buildings and support systems.

• Large production and material handling equipment
• Melting furnaces, conveyors, dust collection systems, and related machinery
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• Welding and light fabrication
• Preventative maintenance and equipment inspections
• Walking, climbing, lifting, and working around heavy industrial equipment

Because the maintenance team supports the entire operation, you'll occasionally work outdoors while servicing exterior equipment located between buildings or on rooftop systems. The campus includes multiple production buildings, so the role offers a variety of work environments and equipment throughout the year.

The Bottom Line

If you're mechanically inclined, enjoy troubleshooting equipment, and want to build a long-term career with a stable company, this is an excellent opportunity.

Whether you're already an experienced maintenance technician or looking to take the next step into industrial maintenance, you'll join a maintenance team that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and technicians who take pride in keeping production running.