Job Description

Maintenance Technician — Urgently hiring in Elkhart!

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Pay: $32 - $35 per hour

Hours: 2nd Shift (2:10 PM – 12:40 AM)

Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a career that offers stability and growth? Join a leading tire manufacturing facility in Elkhart, IN, as a Maintenance Technician and play a vital role in keeping production running smoothly.

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll be essential in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing critical manufacturing equipment. You'll work closely with the maintenance team to ensure machinery operates efficiently and safely, minimizing downtime and supporting continuous production.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Performing advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on hydraulic systems, pumps, valves, cylinders, and fluid power networks.
• Performing precise tooling adjustments, setup, and alignment to maintain product quality and reduce defect rates.
• Diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, sensors, wiring, and control panels to ensure seamless operations.
• Executing mechanical repairs on gearboxes, drive systems, and conveyors, as well as performing minor fabrication and welding tasks.
• Maintaining mobile equipment such as forklifts and service carts through basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Strong background in industrial hydraulics and related troubleshooting expertise.
• Experience with tooling adjustments and mechanical setup in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems, control wiring, and motor controls.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills, with familiarity in automotive or forklift maintenance.
• Optional but highly desirable experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), ladder logic, or basic programming.
• Ability to work the scheduled shift and commit to required overtime during peak seasons.
• Physical ability to lift heavy components and work in a fast-paced environment safely.

Why Join Us in Elkhart?

• Opportunity to work with a well-established manufacturer offering competitive wages.
• Consistent shift schedule with potential for overtime during busy periods.
• Enjoy health benefits and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and quality.

Location & Schedule:

This position is on-site in Elkhart, IN, working 2:10 PM – 12:40 AM, Monday through Thursday, with additional hours on Fridays.

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Repair
• Mechanical Testing
• Tire Service
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Welding Setups for Production
• Vehicle & Fleet Welding
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)