Maintenance Technician Nightshift

Futaba North America Group; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Futaba North America Group in Indiana is hiring a Maintenance Technician responsible for installing and maintaining production machines and facility equipment. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to safety. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to perform repairs and maintenance tasks. This position supports the company’s objectives in a manufacturing environment and offers opportunities for independence while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills in technical areas.
• Follows policies and procedures and supports organizational goals.
• Observes safety and security procedures while reporting unsafe conditions.
• Highly motivated and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and plant facility equipment.
• Provide emergency repairs on production equipment during operations.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Read and interpret manuals and schematics to perform maintenance.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain orderly work areas.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Organizational Support

Safety Awareness

Independence

Education

Associate’s Degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance

CIMS Degree

Tools

Hand and power tools

Electric meters

Material handling equipment

Job description

Description

This position is responsible performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the business goals and objectives.

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs during machine service.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Requirements

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Technical Skills – Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills. Must be able to learn to effectively work around and use equipment to process parts.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures. Supports goals and values.
• Safety – Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Associate’s Degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus; CIMS Degree preferred.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be available for shift work.
• Must be able to walk frequently.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to work in a loud environment.
• Lifting up to 27 pounds. Push/pull up to 35 pounds.
• Physical sight – Able to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen.
• Must be capable of wearing all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Multitasking – Able to manage multiple work projects simultaneously.
• Occasionally travels by automotive and/or plane.

The above job description identifies the essential job functions and skills needed by the person or persons assigned to this position. These job functions and skills are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Any accommodation made must be stated in writing and attached to this job description. The information contained herein is subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Futaba Indiana of America is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected class.