Keep Complex Manufacturing Equipment Running Strong
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Engagement: Six-month contract
Shift: Second Shift, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
Compensation: $26.00–$30.00 per hour (commensurate with proven work history)
A day in the life
At 3:00 PM you step onto the floor ready to diagnose, repair, and optimize production assets. One hour it’s a CNC lathe throwing a fault you’ll trace through a PLC and servo loop; the next it’s a warm forge press needing hydraulic and pneumatic adjustments. You collaborate with engineers and fellow techs, document fixes, and apply preventive maintenance so equipment hits uptime and quality targets.
Core responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on manufacturing assets, including CNC lathes and warm forge presses
- Install and service electrical systems and components in accordance with codes and blueprints
- Diagnose malfunctions; repair or replace failed parts; verify reliable equipment operation
- Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime
- Record maintenance activities, repairs, and part replacements with clear documentation
- Partner with technicians, engineers, and plant personnel to resolve issues and improve processes
What you’ll bring
- Hands-on experience in a production/manufacturing setting; background with CNC machines and mechanical presses strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of AC/DC drives, servo motors, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial control systems
- Ability to read and interpret hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic blueprints
- Proven aptitude for troubleshooting both electrical and mechanical systems
- Clear oral/written communication and basic computer skills
- Flexible with shift needs; open to overtime
Top 3 must‑haves
- Diagnose electrical issues; repair/replace faulty components; confirm stable operation
- Experience in a production-oriented environment with emphasis on CNC and mechanical press troubleshooting/repair
- Exceptional electrical and mechanical analytical problem‑solving ability
Preferences
- Electrical troubleshooting expertise and CNC repair experience are highly valued
- Highly skilled mechanical-only candidates with deep CNC experience may be considered
Note: This role is not focused on facilities maintenance.
Compliance
A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.
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