What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift (Full-Time) position at GKN Automotive?
Are you a skilled Maintenance Technician looking for a stable opportunity with a growing company? Join our team and help keep production running smoothly in a clean, air-conditioned, and fast-paced environment.
Location: Newton, CN
Shift: 3rd Shift | 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Pay: $30 – $37/hr Plenty of Overtime
What You’ll Do:
As a 3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a critical role in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to ensure maximum efficiency. You’ll work across multiple systems—including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and thermal—while supporting production goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Troubleshooting and repairing equipment (mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics)
- Diagnosing issues with bearings, drive trains, conveyors, robots, and control panels
- Maintaining and repairing heating systems, ovens, and cooling systems
- Reading and interpreting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical drawings
- Using SAP to request parts, document repairs, and complete work orders
- Ensuring safety, quality, and environmental standards are met
What We’re Looking For:
- 2–5 years of experience in a Maintenance Technician role
- High School Diploma maintenance training/certifications
- Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and controls (required)
- Ability to read prints and schematics (mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical)
- Strong troubleshooting skills across multiple systems
- Flexibility to work overtime and rotating weekends
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Competitive pay: $30 – $37/hr LOTS of overtime (50 hrs/week potential!)
- Steady, growing company with long-term stability
- Air-conditioned plant – stay cool while you work
- All tools, uniforms, and PPE provided – no out-of-pocket costs
- Busy environment with opportunities to learn and grow
- If you’re ready to put your skills to work, enjoy overtime opportunities, and join a team that values your expertise, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and grow your career as a 3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 56 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $37