Senior Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing Equipment

Saab, Inc.; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

8 holidays + PTO

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition and student loan assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Saab, Inc. in West Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician to provide expert maintenance support across manufacturing and facility systems.

The role demands a strong multi-trade background, hands-on expertise, and the ability to independently troubleshoot, maintain, and improve equipment in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preventive/predictive maintenance, electrical work, building upkeep, and using CMMS/BMS to manage work orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of related industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience with troubleshooting across multiple trades.
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance and CMMS.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of LOTO, safety procedures, and FOD prevention.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficient with computers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work overtime/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Perform electrical work, including circuit tracing, conduit, electrical grid work, and line changes as directed.
• Support pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC, and general building maintenance, including minor construction repairs.
• Use CMMS and Building Management Systems (BMS) to manage work orders and support equipment and facility reliability.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Follow Saab safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and FOD Prevention procedures.
• Communicate effectively with production, engineering, and other teams to support maintenance needs and minimize downtime.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed based on customer and production requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

CMMS experience

Blueprints reading

LOTO & Safety

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Job description

Saab, Inc. in West Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician to provide expert maintenance support across manufacturing and facility systems.

The role demands a strong multi-trade background, hands-on expertise, and the ability to independently troubleshoot, maintain, and improve equipment in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preventive/predictive maintenance, electrical work, building upkeep, and using CMMS/BMS to manage work orders.