Maintenance Technician
Amrize · East Chicago, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 13 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Amrize (industrial) in East Chicago, IN.
- Tools it names
- Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 83 other live reliability postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 51%
- ✓ Team leadership 46%
- ✓ Welding 37%
- Root cause 25%
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This plant: Amrize in East Chicago
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About the role
The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining plant equipment in a state of readiness. Performs the appropriate plant production equipment inspections and preventative maintenance. Prepares all required daily/weekly department operating reports. This position will be responsible for the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of fixed mechanical equipment, systems and machinery. This person will regularly work overtime.
Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Required Work Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in mechanical repair, installation, and construction in heavy industry.
Additional
Requirements
- ✓Must have a working knowledge of basic mechanical aptitude, general plant maintenance experience. Changing screens, welding, cutting torch, wrenching (hand tools).
- ✓Operating a skid steer, man lift is a plus.
- ✓Proficient in hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems.
- ✓Welding/fabrication skills highly desirable.
- ✓Ability to work overtime
- ✓Basic computer skills
- ✓Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
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Location: East Chicago Watling IN
Job Req ID: 17795
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What you'll accomplish
- •Schedules and performs preventative maintenance on plant equipment by following the manufacture’s recommended service intervals and company procedures. Maintains an inventory of regularly required replacement parts.
- •Inspects condition and operation of plant equipment and performs necessary repairs and adjustments. Reports required repairs or other findings to Supervisor.
- •Performs required emergency repairs on production equipment required to address plant breakdowns.
- •Adheres to all safety, environmental and company policies and procedures in completing daily tasks, and completes all required paperwork in a timely fashion.
- •Routinely walk the plant to inspect mechanical equipment and parts and systems in need of repair or replacement.
- •Maintain crushers, conveyor belts, pulleys, pumps, screens and screen bearings.
- •Prior to undertaking any diagnosis or repair, conduct a job safety analysis to identify and isolate any hazards such as energy (lock-out, tag-out), working at heights, confined spaces, etc.
- •Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.