We are looking to hire a Maintenance Mechanic in our Fort Wayne, IN plant working 3rd shift hours are from 11pm-7am. Hourly Pay is $28.50  with 5-8 years of industrial maintenance experience.  Must have an electrical background and how to read electrical schematics, use a multimeter, and other electrical testing devices for troubleshooting.  3rd shift differential is $.75 per hour.

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• Work with plant machine operators to properly maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Fabricate parts to tolerances shown on blue prints with lathes, mill and surface grinders.
• Work with junior mechanics to train on safe work practices.
• Own and know the proper use of complete set of hand tools.
• Work in difficult positions, above floor level and consisting of climbing, stooping, reaching around equipment in tight quarters.
• Ability to move/lift up to 100 lbs on occasion
• Use ladders when required.
• Handle and dispose of waste/trash (hazardous or other) as assigned.
• Must keep up to date on the operation of plant safety and fire equipment.

• 5-8 years experience in industrial maintenance setting.
• Strong knowledge in electrical troubleshooting.
• Must be able repair all manufacturing equipment, heating equipment and lighting systems.
  Must be able to troubleshoot live AC/DC circuits up to 480 volts.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, with the ability to respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objective and the ability to work shifts for plant conditions
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Lift 40 lbs from floor, bend, twist, climb, crawl.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Attention to detail and good math skills required.
  

Other requirements:

• Must be able to complete and pass initial medical surveillance physical exam and then annual exams
• Must be able to complete and pass forklift safety training and right-to-know
• Must wear safety glasses, steel toed shoes, foul weather gear, hazardous waste handling, protective clothing.
• Ability to safely and properly use cutting and welding equipment 
• Must complete Bloodborne pathogens training
• May be required to run, work in hot, cold, wet or dry and around foam gasses and chemical odors