Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift

TriMas Corporation; Auburn, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

TriMas Packaging LLC in Auburn, IN is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift (10:00 PM–6:30 AM) to maintain production machinery, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. This on-site role supports molding machines, punch presses, and automated assembly equipment.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience, plus a 2-year technical degree.

Qualifications

• Strong experience applying electrical, mechanical, and electronic principles to test, maintain, repair, and improve equipment.
• Experience supporting hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems including molding machines and presses.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, and equipment specifications.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to ensure safe, reliable operations.
• Work with minimal supervision and support building systems maintenance as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

Molding machines

Punch presses

Automated assembly equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift

Company: TriMas Packaging LLC

Primary Location: 500 W 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 USA

Workplace Type: On-site

Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of production machinery and equipment, including molding machines, punch presses, automated assemblers, and liners. Working with minimal supervision, the technician will diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations.

This position is a 3rd shift role, working 10:00 PM–6:30 AM, with occasional call-ins required to support production needs and equipment emergencies. The technician will also perform preventive maintenance and assist with the upkeep and repair of various building systems and facilities equipment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience applying electrical, mechanical, and electronic principles to test, maintain, repair, and improve equipment and processes.


• Support production maintenance for hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, including molding machines, punch presses, and automated assembly equipment.


• Troubleshoot and maintain plant equipment using effective diagnostic and repair methods.


• Read and work from drawings, schematics, and equipment specifications.


• Perform preventive, predictive, and routine inspection maintenance.

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following company procedures and regulations.


• Able to stand or walk on concrete for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and climb ladders.


• Represent the company in a positive and professional manner.


• 3-5 years of electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience preferred.


• Two-year technical degree preferred.


• Strong electrical/mechanical analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics.


• Experience in a high-volume industrial manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Benefit offerings include Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees), Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time), Retirement Program, and Other Voluntary Benefits.