Maintenance Technician - AVI - 1st Shift in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Maintenance Technician

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Why this role stands out

• No Weekends (consistent Monday through Friday schedule)
• Voluntary overtime only
• HVAC Controlled Production Working Environment
• Shift Premium Pay (for 2nd and 3rd Shifts)
• Day-one benefits eligibility for PTO and holiday pay
• Stable safety-focused team, low turnover

At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers' stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.

Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.

Overview

The Maintenance Tech is responsible for all aspects of building and equipment maintenance including: welding, fabricating, machining, AC and DC electrical, electronics, plumbing inert gas lines, troubleshooting and general maintenance duties.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency, required.
• Associate's degree in related technical area, preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in the industrial maintenance field.
• Minimum 1 year of lathe experience, preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical, welding, basic machining (lathes and mills) maintenance. Maintain AC and DC drives, and troubleshoot as necessary.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair malfunctioning equipment and machines.
• Sustain and record parts inventories and compose a list of parts to be ordered for the Team Leader.
• Prioritize maintenance jobs based on work orders categorized as low, medium, or high priority.
• Accurately record work order into necessary system.
• Troubleshoot machines for operation issues.
• Keep assigned work and storage areas clean and organized.
• Install water, gas, and air piping, and electrical power (as needed)) when a machine is added or moved to a facility.
• Interface with Engineers, Production Coordinators (PC), and other departments and company personnel by supporting the accomplishment of their goals and assist with meeting customer expectations.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills Needed

• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Possess basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• General mechanical aptitude.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced production environment.
• Work hours consist of 40 hours per week.
• Overtime may sometimes be required.
• Potential exposure to drawing oils and powders, hydrogen, nitrogen, acids and industrial alcohol.
• Appropriate PPE must be worn where posted and required.
• Must be able to access all areas of operation, including second floors.
• Standing/walking most of shift.
• Required to lift 50 lbs.
• Bending, stooping, climbing, and working on and around all sizes and types of equipment.

Benefits & Wellness Resources

The health and wellbeing of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we'd like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work:

Physical Wellness

• Parkview Wellness Coach
  • Ready to assist with your physical and nutritional wellness needs.
• Gym Facilities
  • 4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities
• Health Challenges
  • From pickleball tournaments, sponsored races and sports leagues, to participating in the YMCA's Corporate Challenge, we have a variety of fun ways to stay active.

Mental Wellness

• When You Need to Talk
  • 5 sessions of counseling are available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost.
• Relaxing Time-Off
  • Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment.

Social Wellness

• Epic Events
  • From Tin Caps Night to family days at the zoo, we offer multiple activities throughout the year for employees and their families.
• Employee Resource Group
  • A voluntary, employee-led…