Maintenance Tech Forge – 3rd Shift - North Vernon, IN
14 hours ago
Job description
North Vernon, Indiana (On-Site)
$30/hour – Competitive pay based on experience
Shift: 3rd Shift (Differential Included) Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (12 months) Industry: Automotive Manufacturing Experience Level: Mid-Senior Openings: 1
Visa Sponsorship: Not available Relocation Assistance: Not provided
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Forge Maintenance Technician to support plant equipment reliability, production efficiency, and operational safety in a high-performance manufacturing environment. This role ensures machinery and facility systems are properly maintained, troubleshooted, and optimized to meet production goals and quality standards.
You will collaborate with maintenance leadership, production teams, engineering, and quality departments to maintain equipment uptime and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance tasks
- Maintain plant equipment, machinery, and facility systems
- Support production operations by ensuring equipment readiness
- Communicate task completion and equipment status to leadership
- Assist with planned maintenance to minimize downtime
- Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to improve equipment reliability
- Participate in training and knowledge sharing within maintenance teams
- Follow safety policies, procedures, and regulations
- Maintain clean and organized work areas
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent OR
- Associate Degree in Applied Science (Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Electronics, Automated Manufacturing) OR
- Equivalent hands-on maintenance technician experience
- Minimum 2 years experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing operations
- Working knowledge of:
- Compacting
- Forging
- Deflash
- Double disk grinding
- Shot peen
- White light inspection
- Basic troubleshooting skills
- Basic hydraulic knowledge
- Electrical maintenance experience
- Ability to work onsite full-time
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years maintenance experience in manufacturing environments
- Experience in automotive or metal production facilities
- Familiarity with inspection systems and automated processes
- Experience with magnetic particle inspection, dip tank operations, or video inkjet systems
Work Environment
- Industrial manufacturing facility
- Safety-driven culture
- Must live within commuting distance or relocate independently
Growth Opportunity
Top performers may be considered for full-time employment following the contract period, based on performance and business needs.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Full Name Please provide the candidate's complete name (First, Middle, Last):
Education What is the candidate's highest level of education?
- Interview Availability Please provide the candidate's availability for an interview:
Compensation What is the candidate's desired total compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. commission/bonus expectation).
- Location & Relocation Where is the candidate located? If the candidate is not near North Vernon, IN, please explain the relocation plan in detail (e.g., timeline, relocating with family, selling/buying property).
Legal Authorization Is the candidate legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer? (Yes/No)
Sponsorship Will the candidate now, or in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)? (Yes/No)
- Shift & Pay Confirmation Is the candidate comfortable with the pay and the 3rd shift expectations? (Yes/No)
Previous Experience with Client/Affiliates Has the candidate ever worked for this client or any of its affiliates? If yes, please provide details including dates of employment, position (contract or direct hire), job title, location, and if they are a retiree. Also, include the names and phone numbers of the client supervisors.
Unique Identifier Please provide the last four digits of the candidate's Social Security Number:
- Availability to Start How soon can the candidate start if selected?
Resume Formatting
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Work Location: In person
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