Maintenance Utility Tech - ABA - 1st Shift

At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers’ stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.

Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.

Why this role stands out

• No Weekends (consistent Monday through Friday schedule)
• Voluntary overtime only
• HVAC Controlled Production Working Environment
• Day-one benefits eligibility for PTO and holiday pay
• Stable safety-focused team, low turnover

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency, required.
• Associate’s degree in related technical area, preferred.
• Lathe & Mill operation experience, preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists Phenolic Technician in daily workload of cutting pulleys, capstans, and idlers.
• Considers and comprehends detail of quality cutting and how it affects the wire drawing process.
• Stocks parts and ensures recyclables are in proper locations.
• Assists Preventative Maintenance and Maintenance Technicians as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested by management.

Skills Needed

• You must be proficient in math, reading, writing and communication.
• You must have mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• We would prefer you have experience in a manufacturing environment.
• You must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• You will need to lift up to 75 pounds.
• You will need to understand and apply safe work practices.
• Frequent bending, twisting, lifting, and squatting.
• Must be able to reach all areas of operation, including second floors. 

Benefits & Wellness Resources

The health and well-being of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we’d like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work:

Physical Wellness

• Parkview Wellness Coach
  • Ready to assist with your physical and nutritional wellness needs.
• Gym Facilities
  • 4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities
• Health Challenges
  • From pickleball tournaments, sponsored races and sports leagues, to participating in the YMCA’s Corporate Challenge, we have a variety of fun ways to stay active.

Mental Wellness

• When You Need to Talk
  • 5 sessions of counseling are available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost.
• Relaxing Time-Off
  • Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment.

Social Wellness

•  Epic Events
  • From TinCaps Night to family days at the zoo, we offer multiple activities throughout the year for employees and their families.
• Employee Resource Group
  • A voluntary, employee-led group formed to bring employees together and centered around a common interest or identity.

Professional Wellness

• Grow Your Career
  • We offer many opportunities to continue your development and growth.
• Performance Feedback
  • Receive regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers to help you grow and improve.

Financial Wellness

• Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching
  • Dropping dollars into your 401k. When you contribute 7%, we’ll contribute 3.5%.
• Quarterly Bonus
  • When we perform well, everyone benefits! Receive discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • Getting your first degree? Great! Whatever your major, we’ll help pick up the tab!
• Your Money Line
  • Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, & tools – so you can stress less about money and enjoy greater stability & confidence.