Mechanical Maintenance Tech
Commercial Vehicle Group · Michigan City, IN
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Commercial Vehicle Group (automotive) in Michigan City, IN.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, TPM, PLC, Robotics, Automation, Stamping
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Indiana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 68 other live reliability postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 52%
- Team leadership 48%
- ✓ Welding 39%
- Root cause 22%
- ✓ Robotics 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, TPM, Stamping, Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Commercial Vehicle Group in Michigan City
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Full description from Commercial Vehicle GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Education
- ✓High school diploma or GED required.
- ✓Technical degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Mechanical or related field preferred.
- ✓1-2 years of related work experience and/or training experience
- ✓Experience maintaining electronics, mechanics, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic equipment applications and repair.
- ✓Experience or equivalent education with programming and troubleshooting PLCs
Experience
- ✓3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience in automotive or high-volume assembly operations preferred.
- ✓Experience with automated production equipment and robotics strongly preferred.
- ✓Technical Skills
- ✓Mechanical troubleshooting (gearboxes, bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics)
- ✓Electrical troubleshooting (24V–480V systems)
- ✓Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- ✓Basic welding and fabrication skills
- ✓Forklift license, preferred
- ✓Competency
- ✓Strong problem-solving and diagnostic ability
- ✓Sense of urgency and ownership
- ✓Ability to work independently and in team-based environments
- ✓Detail-oriented with strong safety mindset
- ✓Ability to work flexible shifts (including nights/weekends if required)
- ✓Physical
Requirements
- ✓Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- ✓Ability to stand, bend, and climb for extended periods
- ✓Ability to work in manufacturing environment (heat, noise, moving equipment)
- ✓Work Environment
This position operates in a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility producing windshield wiper components including blades, arms, linkages, and motor assemblies.
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At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.
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- •Essential Duties &
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
- •Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- •Maintain automated assembly lines, stamping equipment, and robotic systems.
- •Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on motors, conveyors, presses, gearboxes, and PLC-controlled equipment.
- •Troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens or equivalent) to identify and resolve production issues.
- •Replace sensors, drives, bearings, belts, and actuators as required.
- •Support tooling changes and line changeovers.
- •Familiar with wiring diagram and how to use and fundamentals of electricity
- •Reads blueprint schematics, manuals and other resource material to determine work procedures, faulty components and process of repair.
- •Maintains quick access to critical component parts for each machine and piece of equipment
- •Calibrates, aligns and balances machines and equipment.
- •Dismantles machines and equipment for repair or movement.
- •Operates diagnostic and repair equipment in the performance of maintenance duties such as circuit testers, voltmeters, and other tools as required.
- •Performs electrical and electronic repairs to the component or board level. May provide leadership to maintenance workers on special assignments.
- •Assesses and recommends disposition on replacement or repair of equipment.
- •Handles hazardous materials and liquids such that spills and leaks are prevented and all such materials are contained in compliance with EPA requirements.
- •Participates on safety committee.
- •Monitors unscheduled machine downtime due to mechanical breakdown, electrical problems, wear and tear, etc.
- •Maintain logs as required on downed machines, preventative maintenance schedules, purchase orders, and on maintenance performed daily.
- •Perform various other duties as assigned.
- •Automation & Controls
- •Assist with programming modifications and system improvements (as qualified).
- •Work with engineering to improve uptime and equipment performance.
- •Safety & Compliance
- •Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- •Maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
- •Participate in safety audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Ensure all repairs meet commercial vehicle quality and safety requirements.
- •Continuous Improvement
- •Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
- •Participate in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) initiatives.
- •Support lean manufacturing and uptime improvement projects.
- •Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation in CMMS.