1st shift, Maintenance Tech , Dry Vans M&R
Listed on 2026-06-21
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Below are examples of the type of duties you could be responsible for:
- Support production by minimizing equipment downtime, providing prompt response times.
- Complete planned preventative maintenance and planned production equipment repairs.
- Troubleshoot and repair issues with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Perform minor tasks on electrical components such as sensors, fuses, breakers, etc.
- Follow safety policies and practices while maintaining Wabash's Leadership Principles and Values.
- The Maintenance Technician I position is expected to work 8 hours/day, including mandatory overtime and weekends.
- Ability to work on projects both individually and with a cross‑functional team.
- Hours for this position vary based on the shift assigned.
- Perform other duties as needed or required.
Below is a list of examples of the potential tools and equipment you may find yourself working with depending upon your department and location.
- Volt/Ohm meter
- Combination wrenches
- Pliers
- Allen wrenches
- Hammer
- Screwdriver
- Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
- Basic reading, writing, & verbal skills.
- Prior experience with the following skills:
Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electrical (24DC, 120/277/480AC) systems. Methodical problem solving to identify root cause of breakdowns. - Ability to work on projects both individually and cross‑functionally.
- Must be capable of rapidly responding, adapting to changing and nonstandard situations, while remaining thorough and safety conscious during entire process.
- Must have good mechanical aptitude, knowledge of tools (power and hand), ability to make detailed measurements using instruments, including but not limited to tape measures, micrometers, and dial calipers.
- Experience using SAP and SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) is a plus.
- The desired candidate will have 1-3 years’ experience in any related field.
- Excellent Communication skills are required.
- Knowledge of ladder logic preferred.
- Knowledge of 480‑volt AC/DC motor controls preferred.
Maintenance Technician experience and education are great to come into this position with. However, it is not required; here at Wabash, we give you access to schooling and training to become comfortable in any Maintenance Technician position.
Benefits- Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Included
- 401k with match
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental, and health concerns may demand constant attention. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations.
The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites such as the noise level can be very loud with high temperatures at times.
All employees on the production floor must wear the necessary personal production equipment (PPE). At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about. Wabash is committed to proving equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex.
Physical DemandsAs a Maintenance Technician, you are regularly required to stand, walk, lean, push, climb, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, handle and operate tools or controls for the length of their entire shift. The employee needs full range of motion in their arms and hands in this position. All Maintenance Technician’s must be able to successfully communicate with fellow employees as well. Some Maintenance Technicians also work in small spaces throughout their shift and frequently lift and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to…
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