Multi-Site Maintenance Technician

IFT Worldwide; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly with full benefits

Job summary

IFT Worldwide is seeking a Multi-Site Maintenance Technician based in South Bend, Indiana, to support maintenance across South Bend and Michigan plants. The role involves inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing industrial equipment, and coordinating preventive maintenance with safety and environmental protocols.

The position requires travel between local sites and a proactive, team-oriented approach to minimize downtime in a high-quality metal finishing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Equipment Maintenance and Industrial Maintenance skills to support a variety of production and processing equipment.
• Hands-on experience in Troubleshooting and Maintenance & Repair for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to plan and perform Preventive Maintenance activities to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Understanding of safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and basic OSHA and environmental compliance requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment, systems, and infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable operations.
• Inspect equipment, diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, complete repairs, and document activities.
• Coordinate and perform preventive maintenance schedules and respond to breakdowns across multiple sites.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Manual reading

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification

Job description

Company Description

IFT Worldwide is a provider of metallurgical consulting and process applications across diverse markets where high-performance metal finishing is critical. The company operates a processing facility certified to world-class quality and environmental standards, including QS-9000, ISO 9002, AS 9000, Nadcap, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System accreditations. IFT Worldwide emphasizes Total Quality Management to build strong, collaborative relationships with customers and simplify supply chain management. The organization specializes in electroless nickel plating, phosphates, chromate conversion coating, dry-film lubricants, and specialty paints. Team members contribute to delivering metal finishing solutions that perform beyond the surface and support demanding industrial requirements.

Role Description

The Multi-Site Maintenance Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in our South Bend, Indiana, Foundation Court address Plant, supporting maintenance needs across multiple facilities (South Bend Plants and Niles, Michigan Plants). This role is responsible for performing routine and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment, systems, and infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Day-to-day work includes inspecting equipment, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, completing repairs, and documenting maintenance activities in accordance with company standards. The technician will coordinate and perform preventive maintenance schedules, respond to equipment breakdowns, and collaborate with production and quality teams to minimize downtime. This position may involve travel between local sites, adherence to safety and environmental protocols, and support for continuous improvement initiatives in a high-quality metal finishing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Equipment Maintenance and Industrial Maintenance skills to support a variety of production and processing equipment.
• Hands-on experience in Troubleshooting and Maintenance & Repair for mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to plan and perform Preventive Maintenance activities to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Understanding of safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and basic OSHA and environmental compliance requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, or metal finishing environments is preferred.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with operations, engineering, and quality teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechanics, or a related field is a plus.
• Capacity to travel between sites in the South Bend area as needed and to perform physical tasks such as lifting, standing, and working in industrial settings.

JOB LEVEL

This position operates at a facilitator level.Although some requirements of the job can be considered routine, many aspects require good judgment and decision-making skills.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

The person in this position should have a high degree of technical understanding, and process techniques.This person should be a self-starter, proactive, leader by example, and should demonstrates “What ever it takes” attitude.

JOB COMPLEXITY

Assignments range from moderate to complex in nature, primarily due to our changing customer demands, and “job shop” processes.

SUPERVISION

Normally receives no instructions on routine work, and general instructions on new assignments.Receives prioritization of work schedule from department leadership.

HOURLY WITH FULL BENEFITS

CONTINUING EDUCATION

The individual is encouraged to complete at least 24 hours of job related training per year.This may be accomplished through University-level courses, seminars, continuing education courses, or as approved by the Executive Management Committee.They should stay current with industry technology through trade publications, and attending trade shows/seminars approved by IFT.

Disclaimer

Although IFT has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, Imagineering reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice.