Maintenance Electrician

Maintenance Electrician, 2nd Shift

Join our team as a Maintenance Electrician on the 2nd shift, where you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving our innovative nonwoven products facility. Your role will involve a mix of electrical and mechanical tasks, ensuring smooth operation and maintenance of industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks, with a focus on electrical (60%) and mechanical (40%) responsibilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical control circuits, electrical supply circuits, and industrial equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints to execute maintenance tasks effectively.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to ensure the reliability of machinery and equipment.
• Participate in a weekend rotation for on-call duties, earning additional compensation during on-call shifts.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to implement improvements and new ideas.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read electrical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and drives.
• Minimum of 5 years in industrial electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical control and supply circuits.
• Familiarity with controls, 3-phase motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), including Siemens, Omron, and Modicon.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs and ladders, and work in tight spaces.
• Ownership of a multi-meter and clamps; all other electrical tools are provided.

Why Work Here?

We offer a supportive work environment with a range of benefits, including a $1.00 per hour Perfect Attendance Bonus, weekly pay, and a 5% quarterly gain-sharing bonus when goals are met. Employees receive a $500 tool allowance and a $150 steel toe allowance annually. Uniforms are provided, and tricycles are available for easy movement of tools around the facility. Enjoy our on-site marketplace with meal scanners and opportunities to earn gift cards as rewards.

2nd shift also gets a 5% shift premium with hours being Monday - Friday, 3:00PM - 11:00 PM, with a $1 raise after a 90 day evaluation.

Work Environment

The facility is clean, well-lit, and equipped with fans and exhaust openings to maintain a comfortable temperature. Although there is some dust present, it is not noisy, providing a pleasant work atmosphere. You'll have access to tricycles for tool transportation and all necessary electrical tools are provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $70720.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne, IN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.