Maintenance Technician (Fort Wayne, IN)

Ottenweller Company, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This full-time position involves troubleshooting, repairing machinery, and performing preventive maintenance. Ideal candidates will have 5-7 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or G.E.D.

The role requires strong electrical skills, the ability to operate machinery safely, and adherence to safety protocols. A collegiate industrial maintenance background is preferred. Compensation and benefits details to be discussed during the hiring process.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on electronic and mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents like safety rules and manuals.
• Strong reasoning skills to solve practical problems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot machinery and diagnose problems.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus and machinery components.
• Performs preventative maintenance and training for production employees.

Skills

Troubleshooting machinery and equipment

Repairs and maintenance

Welding and cutting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical apparatus installation

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Collegiate level industrial maintenance certifications

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots machinery and equipment and diagnoses problems.
• Repairs defective machines and equipment by dismantling and installing new or repaired parts.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Assists in performing preventative maintenance and ensures that preventative maintenance schedules are being met.
• Assists in training production employees on proper maintenance procedures, including but not limited to, lockout-tagout.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of facilities.
• Initiates purchase requests for parts and machines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D., 5-7 years of hands‑on electronic and mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Collegiate level industrial maintenance background/certifications preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Skills

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; use both feet to operate pedals; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Additional Information

This is a non-management position. This is a full time position.