Maintenance Technician Ii (Lafayette)

Advanced Technology Services; Dayton (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Advanced Technology Services is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair heavy industrial machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems, service gearboxes, and perform motors tear-downs and rebuilds with a strong focus on safety and reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on work in non-climate controlled environments, with emphasis on preventive maintenance and timely repairs to minimize downtime and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience as industrial maintenance technician in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair capabilities on heavy machinery.
• Hands-on experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to service gearboxes and mechanical drive systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on heavy industrial machinery to ensure safe operation.
• Diagnose and repair pneumatic systems including valves and cylinders.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems including pumps and actuators.
• Service and align gearboxes and mechanical drive systems for optimal performance.
• Perform precision mechanical work including tear-downs and rebuilds of motors.
• Support breakdown and preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Gearbox repair

Motor teardown/rebuild

Safety compliance

Conveyors and furnaces

Education

Trade school

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy industrial machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will use your mechanical expertise to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently, working hands‑on with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems while supporting both breakdown and preventive maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on heavy industrial machinery to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Diagnose and repair pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, and related components.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps, hoses, and actuators.
• Service, rebuild, and align gearboxes and mechanical drive systems to maintain optimal performance.
• Perform precision mechanical work, including tear‑downs and rebuilds of motors and complex equipment assemblies.
• Support breakdown maintenance by responding quickly to equipment failures and implementing effective repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Use large hand tools and wrenches weighing up to 50 pounds safely and effectively.
• Work in dirty, tight, and hot environments that are non‑climate controlled while following safety procedures.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and equipment reliability in all maintenance activities.
• Inspect and service additional machinery such as conveyors, formers, furnaces, die machines, and general manufacturing and material handling equipment.
• Document maintenance activities accurately and communicate equipment status to production and maintenance teams.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as an industrial maintenance technician in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical skills with the ability to perform troubleshooting and repair on heavy industrial machinery.
• Hands‑on experience with diagnosing and repairing pneumatic systems.
• Hands‑on experience with diagnosing and repairing hydraulic systems.
• Ability to service and rebuild gearboxes and mechanical drive systems.
• Proficiency in performing precision mechanical work, including tear‑downs and rebuilds of motors and equipment.
• Capability to support both breakdown maintenance and preventive maintenance activities.
• Comfort working in dirty, tight, and hot environments that are non‑climate controlled.
• Ability to safely use large hand tools and wrenches weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and equipment reliability.
• Equivalent degree or technical schooling in a relevant field or comparable education and training.
• Experience working with additional machinery such as conveyors, formers, furnaces, die machines, and general manufacturing and material handling equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with electrical troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
• Experience in preventive maintenance programs and reliability‑focused maintenance practices.
• Exposure to Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in leadership development or leading maintenance tasks and small projects.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with production, maintenance, and safety teams.

Why Work Here?

You will work a stable 1st shift schedule, typically 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime available. The organization offers multiple performance‑based incentives, including a twice‑yearly bonus, quarterly attendance bonus, and a production bonus opportunity. Benefits begin on your first day, and you can take advantage of a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match. You will also receive 13 paid holidays and two weeks of vacation, supporting a healthy work‑life balance while you build a long‑term career in a supportive, safety‑focused environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing setting with regular exposure to heat, grease, oil, and tight spaces. The environment is fast‑paced and non‑climate controlled, requiring comfort working in physically demanding conditions. You will frequently handle large tools and equipment and work around conveyors, formers, furnaces, die machines, and other general manufacturing and material handling equipment. The role follows a 1st shift schedule, typically 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime required as business needs demand.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Frankfort, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) / retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frankfort, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.