Technician, Maintenance Electronics (Controls Technician)

D&W Fine Pack; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus

Night Shift Differential

Safety shoe subsidy

Prescription safety glasses discount

Job summary

D&W Fine Pack in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Maintenance Electronics/Controls Technician to keep our lines running safely and efficiently. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and apply GMP-like quality practices on the plant floor.

Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship is preferred, with 3–5 years of hands-on experience and strong English communication. Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship preferred.
• 3–5 years of proven maintenance experience.
• Strong English written and spoken communication.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Test and visually inspect machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot machinery and equipment.
• Dismantle defective machines and install repaired parts.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus as trained.
• Perform advanced electrical work, HVAC, plumbing and PLC maintenance.
• Follow GMP plant quality practices.

Skills

Electrical/Electronics

Mechanical

Hydraulic and Pneumatic

Advanced Programming

PLC troubleshooting

English communication

Education

Two-year technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Safety PPE

Job description

More than a job. Grow, belong, and make a difference.
At D&W Fine Pack, we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact. Our culture is built on four core values that guide everything we do:

• Dedicated to Excellence– We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service.
• Winning with Success– We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community.
• Focused on Service– We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other.
• People with Purpose– We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all.
  

Benefits That Matter

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Short and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• FSA’s for Medical & Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –counseling, financial tools, legal help & more
• Wellness program
• Cancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidance
• And more!
  

If this sounds like the kind of company and team you want to grow with, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Open Now!

We have an immediate opportunity for a Maintenance Electronics/Controls Technician.

What we offer?

Competitive Pay with Incentives: Hourly rate varies based on shift with opportunity for added incentives such as:

• Referral Bonus totaling $3,000 for select positions
• Night Shift Differential
• And more!
  

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision (at 30 days!)
• 401K with 50% company match up to 6%
• Paid Time Off
• Short & Long-Term Disability at 6 months
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount
  

Our work culture is Customer Focused, Collaborative, and Cutting Edge thus our work environment is:
Inclusive. We believe in making everyone from all walks of life feel welcome. Individualities are celebrated and everyone feels like they have a place at D&W Fine Pack!
Full of fun. This is a fun culture where team members don’t take themselves too seriously. We are lively with regular social events, and employees interact with each other frequently! There are opportunities to participate in community involvement activities built on engagement committee input.
Welcoming. Employees are more than just coworkers. We treat each other with respect and kindness, and we encourage meaningful interactions between co-workers!
Safety is part of our culture and always comes first. Health and safety is a top priority with all our roles and locations. We encourage active participation in safety improvement processes/activities such as hazard identification, safety suggestions, safety teams, etc.

What we are looking for:

Safety

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understands and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisors of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
  

Task

• Testing and visually inspects machinery and equipment
• Troubleshooting machinery and equipment
• Dismantling of defective machines and equipment and installation of new or repaired parts
• Cleaning and/or lubricating of shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Installing and repairing of electrical apparatus as determined by training and skill set of technician
• Performs the following type of maintenance activities: Advanced electrical work, facility repairs, hydraulic, pneumatic and pump repairs and maintenance, basic to advanced HVAC, masonry, carpentry and plumbing, and basic to advanced PLC
• Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP's
  

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic
• Advanced computer skills
• Advanced electrical ability
• Advanced programming
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
  

Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is preferred

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