Skilled Maintenance Technician - Electrical & HVAC

IDEX; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GAST Manufacturing, a unit of IDEX Corporation, in Benton Harbor, MI, is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician to troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain production equipment and building facilities. The role emphasizes problem solving, preventive maintenance, and coordination with other departments to support continuous operations.

The position requires reading blueprints, calibration, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 8 years of skilled trades experience.
• Journeyman's Certificate preferred.
• Electrical experience preferred.
• HVAC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and machinery.
• Repair the most complex mechanical and electrical malfunctions with minimal support.
• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test equipment and schematics.
• Study blueprints, schematics, and manuals to determine installation procedures.
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure proper function.
• Maintain equipment logs recording performance, repairs, and calibrations.
• Lead maintenance projects and collaborate with other departments and vendors.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

8 years of skilled trades experience

Journeyman's Certificate preferred

Electrical experience preferred

HVAC experience preferred

Job description

GAST Manufacturing, a unit of IDEX Corporation, in Benton Harbor, MI, is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician to troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain production equipment and building facilities. The role emphasizes problem solving, preventive maintenance, and coordination with other departments to support continuous operations.

The position requires reading blueprints, calibration, and documentation.