Repair Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Mentis Group; Scottsburg (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc. is seeking a Repair Maintenance Technician in Scottsburg, IN to maintain, test and support manufacturing machinery and tooling. Responsibilities include coordinating PM tasks, assisting with equipment upgrades, and performing light machining and electrical repairs.

Required are 3–5 years in a technical/manufacturing setting, ability to read blueprints, and lifting up to 50 lbs. CPR/First Aid/AED training is preferred. This is an on-site role with safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read product blueprints.
• Electrical experience including sensors, servo motors, PLCs is a plus.
• Familiar with MS Office applications.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and sit/stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate PM tasks to minimize downtime and maintain 90% OTD.
• Support supervisor on equipment upgrade projects.
• Perform light machining and basic electrical repairs.
• Communicate issues using Level 1 tools to the Solution Center.
• Assemble and debug new tooling; maintain current tooling.
• Order and manage purchased tooling and replacement tools.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical knowledge

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Electrical/Mechanical/Manufacturing Degree preferred

Journeyman certification a plus

Tools

PLC programming

Diagnostic tools

Die/mold tooling

Job description

Job Description

Job title: REPAIR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Code: 33-xx-00-110-xxx

Summary/Objective: Responsible for setup, maintaining, testing, adjusting, and supporting manufacturing machinery and machinery processes, which could include dies and molds. Will provide preventative maintenance on any problematic manufacturing issues and process equipment if necessary, as well as troubleshoot on a wide spectrum of tooling and production equipment.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:

• Coordinate assigned PM tasks with manufacturing to minimize machine downtime while maintaining a minimum of 90% OTD.
• Support Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering on projects related to equipment and/or equipment upgrades.
• Occasionally perform light machining and basic electrical controls repairs.
• Utilize Solution Center Tools Level 1 to communicate manufacturing issues that cannot be resolved on the production floor.
• Assemble and debug new tooling.
• Troubleshoot and maintain current tooling.
• Order and maintain purchased tooling, replacement tools and additional capacity.

“The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities”

Required Experience:

• 3-5 Years’ Experience in a Technical or Manufacturing environment.
• Must have 20/40 correctable vision.
• Experience as maintenance or equipment technician.
• Experience reading product blue prints.
• Electrical experience including, but not limited to, proximity sensors, servo motors, production cameras, programming and troubleshooting PLC’s is a plus.
• Tool and Machine background including experience in basic machinist skills, general die mechanics and bench work, and soldering, is a plus.
• Familiar with MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work independently.
• Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes.
• Lifting Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions: Must be willing to adhere to department safety rules and regulations. May be exposed to noise (required to wear protective gear). May be exposed to Hazardous Materials & Chemicals (required to wear safety glasses and other protective gear).
• CPR/First Aid/AED training

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2-Year or 4-Year Electrical or Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering/Technical Degree is preferred.
• Tool & Die or Electrical Journeyman/Certification is a plus.
• Experience can be used to supplement or replace educational requirements.

Training required

• On the job training as appropriate.

Languages:

English

Classification:

(Exclusive use of HR) – Non-Exempt

External/ Market equivalence position:

(Exclusive use of HR) – Repair Center Technician – Senior Para-Professional (S3) – PSK.05.007.S30

Country/State code:

(Exclusive use of HR) - xxx

Date last revision:

03/18/2026

Date last reviewed:

03/18/2026

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.