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Maintenance Mechanic (2nd Shift)

Chief
Rensselaer, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026

Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on facility infrastructure and industrial equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Carries out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority. Prioritizes the well-being of colleagues and actively contributes to the safety program by collaborating, sharing ideas, and voicing concerns. Adheres to training guidelines, policies, and procedures while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Proactively identifies and addresses potential hazards.
  • Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime and ensure safe operation.
  • Install and modify equipment and perform preventative and general maintenance including electrical conduit systems and wiring infrastructure.
  • Accurately reads equipment manuals and drawings to make equipment repairs and adjustments.
  • Ability to use basic electrical and mechanical industrial maintenance tools.
  • Manage parts and supply requisitions and completes documentation in computerized maintenance management system. 
  • Demonstrate strong time management, effective communication, and the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to operate mobile equipment, including aerial equipment, and work from heights.
  • Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment to safely and efficiently transport materials as required.
  • Capable of working independently or as a team with minimum supervision.

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for creating a collaborative, safe and hazard free environment that is driven by employee involvement. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to leading departmental continuous improvement projects, supporting and executing all safety and health policies and programs, employee training and incident investigations.

Shift: 

  • 2nd shift (4:30 pm - 3:00 am CDT)

The Company: 

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, Indiana and Lancaster, South Carolina.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

  • Paid vacation/time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Financial wellness coaching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid holidays (8)
  • Employee discounts
  • Education assistance
  • And much more.

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