Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift – Danfoss

Danfoss Hydraulics Division is seeking a 2nd SHIFT Maintenance Repair Technician to join our team at the Van Wert, Ohio facility.

• Master, implement, and retain new techniques, concepts, and procedures essential for the ongoing enhancement of products, processes, services, deliveries, and overall quality.
• Thoroughly read and interpret blueprints, control plans, routers, job instructions, and measurement tools.
• Remain adaptable to shift between work areas to fulfill customer delivery expectations and achieve plant productivity targets, working efficiently to set standards with minimal supervision.
• Operate PLC, PC, and CNC controls proficiently as required for maintenance tasks.
• Utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, electrical testing devices, moving machinery, and construction equipment.
• Construct, rebuild, and troubleshoot repairs on all facility machinery in accordance with company standards.

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) required.
• Completion of a Federal or State Certified Multi-Craft Maintenance or Machine Repair Apprenticeship, or at least 3–5 years of verified experience in the trade.
• Skilled in electro-hydraulic troubleshooting with the ability to read and interpret ladder logic diagrams.
• Familiarity with Total Productive Manufacturing philosophy. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Notepad.
• Self‑motivated and reliable, with strong planning and organizational skills.

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• Flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. Your well‑being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued for who they are.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plans, tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for both birthing and non‑birthing parents, 3 weeks paid PTO, 13 paid holidays, and a paid annual shutdown week between Christmas and New Year’s.

Wage range is $30–$37 per hour, plus $1.50 shift premium. Starting pay is determined by verified years of experience in industrial multi‑craft maintenance and related technical education.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Production, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off‑and on‑highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, and for district‑energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family‑owned, employing more than 39,360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.