Maintenance Technician - Grade 2

The Job Squad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Maintenance Technician-Grade 2 to work at a company located in the Fort Wayne, IN area!

Job Title:

Maintenance Technician-Grade 2

Job Location:

Fort Wayne Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits: $22 p/hr 6AM – 2PM (Mon-Fri) weekends as needed

Job Description:

Position Summary The Grade Level 2 Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine and corrective maintenance on facility infrastructure and manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal operational efficiency and safety. This role involves diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, conducting repairs, and executing preventive maintenance tasks. The technician will also support the fabrication of custom tooling, fixtures, and equipment as needed to meet production requirements.

In addition to hands‑on maintenance duties, the technician will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams on various projects, contributing technical expertise to improve equipment reliability, process efficiency, and workplace safety. This position requires a solid understanding of mechanical systems, basic electrical troubleshooting, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Required to read, understand, and follow blueprints/engineering drawings, direction from management on the tasks/projects you are asked to do
• Use and maintain all tools, equipment, and maintenance areas
• Able to communicate/work with manufacturing and/or engineering on process improvements and problem solving
• Utilizes forklift and/or overhead lifting equipment, chains, slings, and magnetics to safely lift, move and store materials
• Utilize manlifts to perform work at elevated levels
• Ability to trouble shoot equipment failures, supply information to assist in repair up to and including finding replacements parts for ordering
• Able to generate parts and material lists for projects
• Able to solve and repair common facility issues
• Able to complete projects/tasks with little or no direction/supervision
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations, and properly using and maintaining PPE
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Safely run and use required equipment
• Correctly and accurately use, inspect, and maintain tools and equipment
• Required to read and understand work instructions
• High School diploma or GED
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• 3+ years of related maintenance experience
• Functional and technical skills
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems

• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Sound judgment

• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Regularly lift and move up to 50lbs
• Potential for long shifts and/or weekend (Saturday and Sunday) work based on production needs.

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