Maintenance Technician - Evening Shift

Dynacraft, A PACCAR Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support plant operations in Louisville with a focus on robotic welding and material handling systems. You will troubleshoot electro-mechanical equipment, repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and participate in upgrades to improve safety and quality.

The role requires a minimum of two years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and preferred associate degree in a technical field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with electro-mechanical equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment including robotic cells.
• Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Implement upgrades to improve safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Train associates on safe operation and basic troubleshooting of equipment.
• Assist in design, installation, and commissioning of new machinery and automation.
• Perform general facility maintenance and keep tools calibrated and organized.
• Document maintenance activities in CMMS.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for equipment and processes.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting electro-mechanical

Electrical power and control

Industrial electronics and PLCs

Robotics experience (Fanuc)

Diagnostical tools & schematics

CMMS usage

Microsoft applications

Quality and safety mindset

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related

Tools

Fanuc robotics

Allen-Bradley PLCs

CMMS

Diagnostic software

Microsoft Office

Lathes/Mills/Welders

Job description

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Dynacraft Company

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium and heavy-duty truck parts sold under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For more than forty years, Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck manufacturing divisions and PACCAR Parts service parts division with high quality components, subassemblies and specialized services. Dynacraft’s manufacturing facilities are located in Louisville, KY, and McKinney, TX.

Requisition Summary

The Maintenance Technician is a vital member of a small, cross-functional team responsible for maintaining all building and production equipment. This role requires versatility and a proactive approach to support plant operations, including robotic welding and robotic material handling systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM), troubleshooting, and repair of industrial production equipment, including robotic welding cells and robotic material handling systems.
• Diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns involving electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Implement equipment upgrades and modifications to improve safety, product quality, and on-time delivery.
• Train production associates on the safe setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting of production and robotic equipment.
• Assist with the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of new machinery and automation systems.
• Perform general facility maintenance and repairs as required.
• Maintain, calibrate, and repair production hand tools and support tool control procedures.
• Recommend and support continuous improvement initiatives for production equipment, processes, and the preventive maintenance program.
• Accurately document maintenance activities using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong ability to troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical industrial equipment using schematics, drawings, manuals, and diagnostic tools.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.
• Solid experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical power and control circuits.
• Working knowledge of industrial electronics, including PLC troubleshooting and basic programming (Allen‑Bradley preferred).
• Experience with industrial robotics, including robotic welding and robotic material handling systems; Fanuc experience preferred.
• Capable of steel fabrication using saws, torches, welders, mills, and lathes.
• Computer literate; comfortable using diagnostic software, programming tools, CMMS, and basic Microsoft applications.
• Strong decision‑making, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Good mathematical aptitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe maintenance practices and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends as business needs require.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience required.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field preferred.

PACCAR Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.