Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Join our dynamic team as a Maintenance Technician responsible for ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of our milk, cottage cheese, and sour cream production facility in Fort Wayne. This role requires a balance of preventive maintenance and reactive repairs, focusing on both mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance on conveyors, palletizing/wrapping machines, bag sealers, filler machines, blow molds, and mixing machines.
• Conduct repairs and maintenance on label printers, pipes, valves, forklifts, and facilities.
• Balance responsibilities between 40% electrical and 60% mechanical tasks.
• Participate in on-call rotation on Sundays, with guaranteed compensation for 4 hours of overtime, whether called in or not.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, including 480-v and 3-phase motors.
• Expertise in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with conveyor systems (VFD).
• Possession of personal tooling (hand/power tools).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the food and beverage industry is a plus.

Why Work Here?

We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where your skills and expertise are valued. Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with opportunities for overtime and a chance to be part of a team that ensures high-quality production standards.

Work Environment

This position operates on the 2nd shift, Monday to Friday from 2pm to 10pm. The role requires occasional overtime and participation in an on-call rotation on Sundays. The facility environment involves working with various mechanical and electrical equipment, requiring adherence to safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026.