Equipment Maintenance Technician 1st shift # hiring now

Location

• 25101 Cleveland Rd,South Bend, IN, 46628,United States
• Base Pay $25.00 - $35.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation $2/hour shift premium for 2nd shift
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Regular Full Time
• Manage Others No

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The Equipment Maintenance Technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on machines and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation. This role supports production by diagnosing and repairing equipment issues, maintaining parts inventory, and adhering to all safety and quality standards.

The primary responsibility of the Facilities Maintenance Technician is to safely perform machine maintenance efficiently by ensuring requisite supplies are present before a task begins, following standard operating procedures, working with OEM technical support, and drawing schematics or blue prints to replace or repair broken parts in order to return the equipment to its original capability.

This position also requires the employee to:

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Frequently pick up supplies from local vendors
• Frequently work in high voltage areas as trained
• Occasional travel to other facilities as needed
• Obtain a GSM forklift certification

• High school diploma or GED required; maintenance certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of maintenance or mechanical experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Basic computer and ERP system knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain GSM forklift certification.

General Stamping & Metalworks is a leading supplier of stampings and assemblies to the North American solar power industry, which is forecasting another decade of double-digit growth. In addition, we are a key supplier to market leaders in a diverse set of industries including outdoor power equipment, agricultural and construction equipment, recreational vehicles and industrial trucks.

GSM is proud of our diverse, welcoming workforce, and we make every effort and investment to ensure their success and provide a path to build better lives. We offer:

• Excellent wages
• $2/hour shift premium for 2nd shift
• Cafeteria
• Fully equipped fitness center
• Locker rooms with showers
• Air-conditioned welding department
• Employee wellness initiatives (on-site flu vaccination, wellness care, and EAP resources)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• 401(K), holiday pay, and vacation accrual that starts on the date of hire
• Advancement opportunities only a growing company can provide