Night Shift Maintenance Technician – Aluminum Extrusion

Thor Industries; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance (PPO plans)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Company-paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance (employee,sp

Job summary

Thor Industries is seeking a skilled Night Shift Maintenance Technician in Michigan to support extrusion manufacturing operations. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to minimize downtime.

The role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aluminum extrusion or heavy industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on aluminum extrusion presses and supporting equipment.
• Inspect machinery and plant systems to identify wear, damage, or potential failure points.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities in the CMMS system.
• Assist in optimizing machine performance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems related to aluminum extrusion equipment, including extrusion presses, cooling tables, pullers, stretchers, and saws.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment to identify faults, interpret alarms, and assist with corrective actions.
• Perform basic PLC diagnostics such as input/output verification, fault code analysis, and component replacement under established procedures.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform timely, effective repairs to support production schedules.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to diagnose recurring issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

PLC troubleshooting

Reading schematics

CMMS familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field

Tools

PLC diagnostics tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Thor Industries is seeking a skilled Night Shift Maintenance Technician in Michigan to support extrusion manufacturing operations. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to minimize downtime.

The role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), and strong problem-solving skills.