Industrial Maintenance Mechanic — Fort Wayne, IN

A day in the life

You clock in, review the day’s work orders, and prioritize the tasks that keep our operation humming. A conveyor is tripping a sensor—time to trace the fault, verify PLC I/O status, and bring it back online. After that, you’ll move to scheduled preventive and predictive checks, inspecting motors and bearings, listening for changes in vibration, and verifying hydraulics and pneumatics pressures so we can avoid unplanned downtime.

Mid-shift, a production machine needs a changeover and a quick tune. You’ll reference blueprints, schematics, and manuals, confirm lockout/tagout is in place, and adjust the setup. Later, you’ll support a new equipment install, routing utilities and assisting with automation components to ensure a smooth startup.

What you’ll handle

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting for production machinery, material handling equipment, and core facility systems
• Performing preventive and predictive maintenance tasks that cut down on unplanned outages
• Diagnosing issues involving hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, bearings, conveyors, PLC-controlled equipment, and other automation components
• Closing work orders accurately, documenting repairs, and communicating status and next steps to supervisors
• Reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals to guide decisions
• Supporting new equipment installations, machine changeovers, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Following safety procedures rigorously, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) protocols

Why this role matters

Every resolved fault and every well-executed PM directly impacts uptime, quality, and throughput. If you thrive on hands-on problem-solving and take pride in precise, safe work, you’ll make an immediate difference here in Fort Wayne.