Maintenance Technician - Warsaw

Date: Feb 11, 2026

Location: Warsaw, IN, US, 46581

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life.

Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

This role is 1st shift

• Maintain, repair, trouble‑shoot and overhaul machinery and process equipment including PLC and Panel View troubleshooting and repair, Variable‑frequency drive troubleshooting and repair, HVAC troubleshooting and repair, electrical systems troubleshooting and repair.
• Electrical, plumbing, pipe fitting, structural repair, grounds and sewer repair, welding, brazing and soldering, HVAC.
• Install machinery, process equipment and associated utilities. Check and calibrate systems after installation and make necessary changes, adjustments and modifications to obtain desired results.
• Perform routine scheduled and non‑scheduled electrical trouble‑shooting and repair.
• Perform all work safely and injury free. Must actively participate in improving department and plant safety performance. Openly give and receive feedback on safety performance to and from fellow employees.
• Perform duties according to ISO 9001 procedures.
• Attend and participate in Warsaw Plant Programs/Committees/Training as required, such as Behavior Based Safety, React Cards, Akzo Nobel Leading Performance System (ALPS), etc.
• Participate in the Warsaw Safety Journey
• Responsible for Warehouse stores management (Part Requesting, Accurate Min/Max levels, part put‑away)
• Responsible for general housekeeping in the department and other maintenance areas throughout plant
• Complete maintenance documentation, includes but not limited to job time documentation, job plans and parts consumption
• Takes part in root cause problem solving
• Shares findings with maintenance planning and engineering on maintenance tasks and jobs and provides opportunities to improve the maintenance tasks and jobs in the future.

• Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Variable frequency drive troubleshooting and repair.
• Must be able to calculate various measurements using basic math skills
• Must have skill in the use and care of tools and equipment of the electrical and mechanical trade.
• Must have basic computer knowledge and skills for accurately entering data into the data entry system, using e‑mail and other plant computer software.
• Must be able to manually lift and handle a nominal weight of 25 kgs. (55 lbs.).
• Ability to wear various types of respirators (cartridge, fresh air or self‑contained).
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and work from building roofs and pipe racks (heights).
• Must have enough dexterity and strength to operate equipment, turn valves, etc.
• Must be able to operate hand tools such as drills, pliers, channel locks, screwdrivers, wrenches, ratchets and sockets.
• Must be able to read and understand work requests containing maintenance directions and safety precautions.
• Must be able to read and interpret sketches, electrical diagrams and blueprints.
• Must be able to write legibly and record results accurately.
• Required to stand up to 90% of working day with frequent walking, intermittent stooping and bending

Compensation for this role $27.00/hour

• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Short & Long term disability
• Paid Parental leave after 1 year
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee appreciation days

At Akzo Nobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable.

In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.