Job Description

About the Role

Pinnacle Partners is recruiting for a Repair Maintenance Technician in Scottsburg, IN. This position focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving highly specialized manufacturing equipment and custom-built production machinery. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, equipment repair, electromechanical troubleshooting, or a related technical manufacturing role, with a strong mechanical background and exposure to electrical controls, PLCs, or automation.

This role offers the opportunity to work with unique, in-house-designed and built manufacturing equipment rather than traditional production machinery. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, understanding how machines operate, working with precision components, and taking an engineering-minded approach to equipment repair and improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate assigned preventative maintenance (PM) activities with manufacturing teams to minimize machine downtime while maintaining a minimum of 90% on-time delivery.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain specialized manufacturing equipment and production machinery.

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor and Engineering team with equipment-related projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform occasional light machining and basic electrical controls repairs as needed.

• Utilize established troubleshooting tools and processes to communicate manufacturing issues that cannot be resolved directly on the production floor.

• Assemble, troubleshoot, and debug new tooling and specialized manufacturing equipment.

• Maintain and troubleshoot existing tooling to ensure reliable equipment performance.

• Order, organize, and maintain purchased tooling, replacement tools, and additional equipment capacity.

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues to identify the root cause of equipment failures.

• Troubleshoot electrical components, including proximity sensors, servo motors, production cameras, and other machine control devices.

• Assist with equipment assembly, modifications, and repairs using engineering drawings and product blueprints.

• Utilize basic machining and tool-and-die skills to repair, modify, or produce precision machine components.

• Work with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to identify equipment issues and implement effective solutions.

• Support the ongoing improvement of highly specialized manufacturing equipment and automated production processes.

• Maintain a safe, organized work environment while following established department safety procedures.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Technician, Equipment Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, or in a closely related role.

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair capabilities involving production equipment and machinery.

• Ability to read and interpret product blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment documentation.

• Basic understanding of electrical systems and manufacturing equipment controls.

• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment issues independently.

• Familiarity with machine components, sensors, motors, tooling, and production equipment.

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and prioritize equipment-related issues.

• Strong hands-on problem-solving skills and an interest in understanding how specialized machinery operates.

• Ability to sit or stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.

• Must have 20/40 correctable vision.

• Willingness to follow department safety requirements, including the use of appropriate protective equipment when working around noise, hazardous materials, and chemicals.

• CPR, First Aid, and AED training.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Two-year or four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Tool & Die or Electrical Journeyman certification.

• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.

• Experience troubleshooting proximity sensors, servo motors, relays, switches, solenoids, and electrical control circuits.

• Exposure to production cameras, machine vision systems, and automated inspection equipment.

• Experience with manual mills, lathes, surface grinders, drill presses, or other basic machining equipment.

• Background in general die mechanics, bench work, precision tooling, soldering, or equipment repair.

• Experience assembling and debugging custom manufacturing equipment or production machinery.

• Machine building or machine assembly experience, particularly taking equipment from engineering blueprints through assembly and production readiness.

• Strong precision measurement skills using calipers, micrometers, indicators, and other measuring instruments.

• Experience working with highly specialized manufacturing equipment rather than standard production machinery.

• Candidates with strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and some electrical/PLC experience, or vice versa, are encouraged to apply.

Benefits Overview:

• Hourly compensation generally ranging from approximately $27–$32 per hour, including shift differential, depending on experience.

• Estimated annual compensation of approximately $65,000–$75,000, including the annual bonus program.

• Significant overtime opportunities, with the potential to work 50–60 hours per week for those interested in earning additional income.

• Overtime is currently available primarily on a volunteer basis.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to work in a world-class, climate-controlled manufacturing facility.

• Onsite cafeteria and additional employee amenities.

• Company-provided tools when needed, with employees also welcome to bring their own.

• Relaxed dress code and comfortable work environment.

• Opportunity to work with unique, specialized manufacturing equipment designed and built in-house.

• Long-term career opportunities within an organization known for strong employee retention and internal development.

Schedule:

• Third Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 9:30 PM–6:00 AM.

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• Quality Engineering and Quality Assurance

• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

• Manufacturing/Process Engineering

• CNC Machining and Programming

• Industrial Maintenance and Equipment Repair

• Field Service Engineering

• Technical Support and Parts Management

• Controls and Automation Engineering

• Project Engineering

• Operations / Plant Engineering

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