Plant Maintenance Technician- 1st shift

NCSL International; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Huntington, Indiana, seeks a Level A Technician for 1st shift to lead complex maintenance and automation projects, perform advanced diagnostics, and support system upgrades and integration.

This role is critical to plant reliability, offering opportunities to work with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), SCADA/HMI, robotics, and electrical systems, while mentoring junior technicians and coordinating with vendors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Expertise in PLC programming, automation, and controls.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinking and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior technicians.
• Time management and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced troubleshooting and repair of complex systems.
• Full PLC diagnostics and minor programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
• Maintain SCADA and HMI systems.
• Robotics and automation systems support.
• Perform advanced electrical diagnostics and controls work.
• Manage maintenance projects and system upgrades and retrofits.
• Technical training and development of team members.
• Communicate and assist with outside vendors.
• Perform electrical panel work and wiring (all voltages).
• Install electrical infrastructure (all voltages).
• Plumbing repair and installation (black iron pipe, PVC, Pneumatic tubing)
• Calibration of sensors and instrumentation.
• Maintain HVAC systems.
• Fabricate and weld complex components (MIG/Stick).

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC programming

Automation

Controls

Leadership

Cross-functional

Continuous improvement

Independent work

Mentoring

Time management

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Plant Maintenance Technician- 1st shift

LOCATION: Huntington / Indiana (US-IN), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11893 | JOB GRADE: 12

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We're part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You'll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Summary

The Level A Technician leads complex maintenance and automation projects, performs advanced diagnostics, and supports system upgrades and integration. This role is critical to plant reliability and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead advanced troubleshooting and repair of complex systems
• Full PLC diagnostics and minor programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Maintain SCADA and HMI systems
• Robotics and automation systems support
• Perform advanced electrical diagnostics and controls work
• Manage maintenance projects and system upgrades and retrofits
• Technical training and development of team members
• Communicate and assist with outside vendors
• Perform electrical panel work and wiring (all voltages)
• Install electrical infrastructure (all voltages)
• Plumbing repair and installation (black iron pipe, PVC, Pneumatic tubing)
• Calibration of sensors and instrumentation
• Maintain HVAC systems
• Fabricate and weld complex components (MIG/Stick)

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Expertise in PLC programming, automation, and controls
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strategic thinking and continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior technicians
• Time management and reliability

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of industrial Ethernet, instrumentation, and energy systems
• Compliance with NFPA, NEC, and OSHA standards
• Strategic thinking and continuous improvement focus
• Networked control systems and industrial Ethernet
• Advanced instrumentation and process control
• Expertise in PLC diagnostics and minor programming
• Expertise with VFD's, hydraulics and root cause analysis
• Expertise in HVAC, plumbing and welding
• Expertise in mechanical and electrical troubleshootingExpertise in hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting
• Strong reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities
• Strong initiative and problem-solving mindset

Become part of our team!

Join us in shaping the mobility of the future!

We - that's around 32,000 employees worldwide. At over 100 locations in more than 30 countries, we are committed to progress on rail and road through technological excellence, sustainable management and social responsibility. Our most recent turnover was 7.8 billion euros. With us, you can expect an exciting and varied job in an international environment as well as an attractive package.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Wayne

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