Engineering Jobs in Rising Sun Indiana

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Shift: 1st Shift

Location: Northern Kentucky Area

Position Overview

A growing advanced manufacturing company is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to support automated production equipment in a high-quality manufacturing environment.

This position plays a key role in maintaining equipment reliability by performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing equipment issues, and repairing automated production systems used in filling, packaging, and material handling operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities, experience working with automated production equipment, and the ability to collaborate with operations, engineering, and quality teams to maintain safe and efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on automated production and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Assist with troubleshooting automation components including PLCs and variable frequency drives.
• Replace and repair components such as motors, sensors, gearboxes, valves, and pneumatic devices.
• Document maintenance work using internal tracking systems and maintenance records.
• Participate in equipment reliability and root cause discussions to improve uptime.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and report critical component needs.
• Follow established safety procedures and lockout/tagout protocols.
• Work collaboratively with production teams to minimize downtime and support operational efficiency.

Regulated Production Environment

Some equipment may be located within controlled production areas where adherence to quality and cleanliness standards is required. Technicians must follow established procedures when performing maintenance on validated equipment and maintain proper documentation to support compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting automated production or packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and basic automation systems preferred.
• Experience with motors, sensors, VFDs, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with conveyor systems, pumps, packaging lines, or labeling equipment is beneficial.
• Familiarity with maintenance tracking systems (CMMS) is helpful.
• Understanding of lockout/tagout and industrial safety procedures.
• Welding or fabrication experience is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is helpful but not required.
• Flexibility for overtime when production demands require it.

Technical Expectations

• Uses structured troubleshooting approaches to identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Focuses on implementing reliable repairs that reduce repeat maintenance issues.
• Communicates effectively with team members across operations and maintenance.
• Demonstrates attention to detail when working in controlled production environments.
• Takes ownership of assigned equipment and maintenance tasks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, and work from floor level when required.
• Ability to work at heights or elevated areas when servicing equipment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment such as forklifts.

Tools & Equipment

Technicians are expected to provide their own standard hand tools. Specialized tools and diagnostic equipment are provided by the company.

Personal Protective Equipment

Required PPE may include eye protection, gloves, respirators, protective footwear, and other equipment depending on the task or production environment.

Additional Information

This description is intended to outline the general scope of the role. Responsibilities and duties may evolve based on operational needs.