Demo

Mechanical Maintenance Tech

Commercial Vehicle Group
Michigan, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2026

Current CVG employees, please click HERE to login and apply.

  • Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesEquipment 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.
  • QualificationsEducation
  • 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.

    Salary Range: $28.00-$36.00 (depending on years of experience and hands on skill set)

 

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship


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.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors


Please note that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to CVG will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before any resume or offer is received.

Career Scam Disclaimer


Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by CVG. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact CVG through CVG's website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.

Salary : $28 - $36

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Mechanical Maintenance Tech?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Mechanical Maintenance Tech career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$41,442 - $52,634
Income Estimation: 
$48,653 - $61,184
Income Estimation: 
$54,822 - $71,584
Income Estimation: 
$64,022 - $86,170
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Commercial Vehicle Group

  • Commercial Vehicle Group Michigan, IN
  • Current CVG employees, please click HERE to login and apply. Position Summary The Assembly Operator is responsible for performing assembly tasks as part of... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Commercial Vehicle Group Michigan, IN
  • Current CVG employees, please click HERE to login and apply. Position Summary The Lab Technician supports the Engineering Department in conducting material... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Commercial Vehicle Group Michigan, IN
  • Current CVG employees, please click HERE to login and apply. Position Summary The Quality Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for driving p... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • Commercial Vehicle Group New Albany, OH
  • Current CVG employees, please click HERE to login and apply. Position Summary The Purchasing Project Buyer is responsible for leading purchasing initiative... more
  • 7 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Mechanical Maintenance Tech jobs in the Michigan, IN area that may be a better fit.

  • Michiana Mechanical Michigan, IN
  • Michiana Mechanical is hiring a full-time Residential HVAC Service Tech to join our Michigan City, MI team. Are you prepared to save the day for our client... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Ivy Tech East Chicago, IN
  • Facilities Maintenance Technician. The purpose of this position is to work with maintenance personnel as well as contracted services personnel at the colle... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!