Maintenance Technician

Role Overview

Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift (Frankfort, IN) – works primarily on machinery and troubleshooting on production lines in an innovative, team‑oriented environment. Shift hours:
Monday–Friday, 2:30pm–10:30pm. Training on 1st shift (maximum 6 months) is required.

• Arc and gas welding, cutting, brazing, silver and soft soldering.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics for machines and buildings (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and piping).
• Troubleshoot electrical AC/DC circuits using metering equipment, and work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Operate shop tools such as lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, grinders, and more.
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs for assigned areas, buildings, and grounds.
• Repair production equipment with minimal interruption, installing and relocating equipment as needed.
• Manage maintenance inventory through a computerized system.
• Inspect, dismantle, service, reassemble, test, and adjust equipment of all types for safe and proper operation.
• Notify the Maintenance Systems Administrator of malfunctioning equipment or machine deficiencies.
• Provide constructive feedback for corrective action plans to improve equipment reliability.
• Comply with DOT, HAZMAT, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Use designated personal protective equipment as required.

• Read blueprints and schematics, and understand PLC concepts.
• Knowledge of industrial electric symbols, line diagrams, control logic diagrams, AC/DC motors, motor starters, and motor controllers.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of two years of trade school or qualified work experience.
• Consistently high quality in work habits and accurate record keeping.

• Plan, implement, and finalize assigned projects with minimal supervision.
• Maintain knowledge of departmental operations and safety procedures.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting ability and mechanical aptitude.
• Understand refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, ventilation equipment, pumps, valves, and their application.
• Effective communication with all plant employees and a team‑oriented work style.
• Reliable attendance.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards.

Hourly pay: $32.96 – $41.20, depending on experience and qualifications. Shift differential: $1 for 2nd/3rd shift. Overtime eligible per state and federal regulations. Includes a competitive total rewards package: health benefits, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, and more.

Donaldson Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. All hiring decisions are made in compliance with export‑control regulations.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.