Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift - Elkhart

Worldwide Foam; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Foam in Elkhart, Indiana is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently. The role involves troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance, and quickly repairing issues to minimize downtime.

Candidates should have industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, welding, fabrication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Identify recurring problems and develop long-term solutions.
• Follow LOTO and safety procedures; assist with installations and facility maintenance as needed.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

PLCs

VFDs

Welding

Fabrication

Job description

Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift

Worldwide Foam | Elkhart, Indiana

Pay: $26.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 10:00 PM–6:30 AM
Job Type: Full-Time

Worldwide Foam is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our second-shift team in Elkhart, Indiana. We're looking for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, solving problems, and taking ownership of keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently.

In this role, you'll handle both planned maintenance and unexpected equipment issues. You'll work closely with production to diagnose problems, complete repairs, and get equipment safely back into operation while minimizing downtime. Just as importantly, you'll help identify recurring problems and find solutions that keep them from happening again.

Our maintenance team works with a variety of industrial equipment and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. You may be troubleshooting motors, sensors, switches, conveyors, pumps, bearings, cylinders, valves, electrical components, and other production equipment throughout your shift.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with previous industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience and strong mechanical troubleshooting skills. You should be comfortable working independently, prioritizing maintenance needs, and responding to equipment issues in a fast-paced production environment.

A working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics is important, along with the ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals. Experience with PLCs, VFDs, welding, fabrication, and automated manufacturing equipment is a plus.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine equipment inspections

• Respond to breakdowns and minimize production downtime

• Identify recurring equipment problems and help develop long-term solutions

• Follow LOTO and all required safety procedures

• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and facility maintenance as needed

Applicants are advised that a comprehensive background check and drug screening will be conducted as a condition of employment. Submission of an application implies consent to these screenings, and employment is contingent upon successful completion of the checks in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.