Maintenance Technician I

Panduit; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & retirement benefits

Generous time off

Parental leave

Volunteer day

Job summary

Panduit is hiring a Maintenance Tech 1 to provide hands-on support for equipment, machinery, and facility systems. You’ll perform preventive maintenance and timely repairs, focusing on reliability and customer satisfaction to keep production moving.

The role requires 1–2 years of maintenance experience, a high school diploma or GED, and basic electrical knowledge. Expect day shifts (7am–3pm) and opportunities for growth within a supportive, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years in a maintenance role preferred.
• Basic electrical knowledge and proficiency with hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Preventive maintenance on basic, low-criticality equipment.
• Diagnose and repair issues and communicate findings.
• Handle maintenance work requests with customers to deliver timely solutions.
• Support equipment installations and upgrades as part of special projects.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical basics

Hand tools

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Job description

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements.

The Maintenance Tech 1 delivers hands‑on technical support for equipment, machinery, tools, furniture, modular offices, and facility systems in low‑impact, non‑critical environments. This role ensures smooth daily operations by performing preventive maintenance and executing timely corrective repairs with basic troubleshooting expertise. Focused on reliability and customer satisfaction, the Maintenance Tech1 optimizes costs and resources while maintaining a safe and efficient workspace.

Key responsibilities include monitoring conveyor systems, serving as the first line of defense for tape machines and box machines, clearing jams, supporting the hospital lane, and acting as a vital liaison between operations and maintenance to keep production moving seamlessly.

What You Will Do

• Preventive Maintenance: Execute preventive maintenance tasks on basic, low‑criticality equipment. Proactively identify issues, provide clear feedback to the supervisor, and recommend improvements to strengthen equipment reliability and optimize the preventive maintenance strategy.
• Corrective Maintenance: Diagnose and repair reported equipment issues quickly and effectively to restore optimal working conditions. Communicate findings and recurring concerns to the supervisor and collaborate with senior technicians when troubleshooting complex or repeat problems.
• Maintenance Work Requests: Respond promptly to maintenance requests by partnering with customers to understand needs and deliver timely, high‑quality solutions. Track required materials, spare parts, and supplies to ensure efficient execution and minimize downtime.
• Special Projects: Support equipment installations, upgrades, layout changes, refurbishments, and other improvement initiatives, contributing to successful project execution and continuous operational enhancement.

What You Will Bring

• Education: Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 1-2 years in maintenance role.
• Knowledge: Basic electrical knowledge and proficiency with hand tools preferred.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
• Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
• Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.
• Compensation: The expected base pay range for this role is $22 - $27 an hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
• Shift Hours: Day 7am-3pm

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We believe great ideas thrive when every voice is welcomed, valued, and empowered.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where inclusion, belonging, and accountability are woven into everything we do.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future.

All roles, including remote positions, require an in-person interview as part of the hiring process.

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Panduit thrives on ingenuity and enterprise. We focus on solving problems and achieving success through our comprehensive infrastructure portfolios, helping organizations navigate digital, electrical, and workforce transformations for sustainable growth. As a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electrical and network infrastructure and connectivity solutions, we operate from our headquarters in Tinley Park, Ill., USA, and across 112 worldwide locations. We drive innovation through strategic R&D investments and breakthrough product development while providing seamless global support and service. Since 1955, our commitment to our customers has remained constant, and is guided by our cultural beliefs – Earn Trust, Be Focused, Own Results, Think Differently, Collaborate, and Simplify. Together, we create exceptional solutions that support our customers’ businesses in a way that's good for them and good for the world.

At Panduit, we’re making the connections that matter.