Industrial Maintenance Mechanic — Fabrication Systems

Terre Haute, IN — Central Fab–Great Dane Phase 2A

Step onto our 2nd shift at 4:30 p.m., lace up your safety boots, and get ready to keep a world-class fabrication operation humming. At Great Dane, you’ll be the go-to pro who hears an unusual rattle before it becomes a breakdown, who reads a schematic like a map, and who takes pride in sending a machine back to production better than it arrived.

You’ll report to the Maintenance Supervisor and work in an environment known for rigorous safety standards and craftsmanship that’s endured for 125 years.

Your nightly impact

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and test production equipment to find root causes of malfunctions.
• Listen for irregular sounds, confer with supervisors and peers, and plan effective repairs.
• Dismantle machines to access problem areas; remove/replace worn parts in drives and hydraulic systems.
• Realign and fine-tune components such as spindles, clutches, and ball screws.
• Locate damaged air/hydraulic lines; measure, cut, thread, and install new pipe.
• Start up equipment post-repair and verify performance; fix broken parts as needed.
• Set up and operate metalworking tools (lathe, drill press, grinder, milling machine) to make/repair parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints/schematics; clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and more.
• Maintain hydraulic/pneumatic systems; replace gauges, valves, and pressure regulators.
• Repair and maintain the facility’s physical structure; fabricate/repair counters, benches, and partitions.

What you bring

• Comfort using pneumatic tools and a wide range of shop equipment.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and a customer-service mindset with a professional, friendly approach.
• Ability to accurately use a tape measure and other precision measuring tools.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude; able to follow written and verbal directions from supervision.
• Problem-solver who learns quickly and resolves issues promptly.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Commitment to productivity, quality, cost reduction, and minimizing scrap/waste.

Schedule and pay

• Shift: 2nd shift, 4:30 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
• Night premium: $2/hour for 2nd shift
• Hourly range: $25.80–$42.25 per hour

The range above reflects the expected pay for this requisition; actual rate will depend on skills, experience, and other job-related factors.

Physical and safety essentials

• Work across office and plant settings; frequent keyboarding, standing, bending, walking, and lifting.
• Stand and move on concrete for 8–12 hours; see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb ladders, work overhead, and push/pull.
• Lift up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift; maneuver assemblies up to 180 lbs by pushing, pulling, and flipping into place.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness.
• Wear required PPE at all times (eye, ear, hand, head, body, and foot protection).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Why Great Dane

• New Hire Incentives: earn up to $3,000 — $1,500 after 90 days and another $1,500 after 180 days.
• Benefits fast: full benefits after just 30 days.
• Time off: two weeks paid vacation plus paid holidays.
• Retirement: Pension Plan and 401(k) with employer match.
• Health: medical, dental, and vision with employer contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement and more.

About us

Since 1900, Great Dane has led the way in transportation solutions. We engineer durable, high-quality trailers and truck bodies, and we build careers that last. Our culture celebrates safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion, giving every employee room to learn, grow, and win together.

Are these your strengths?

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Tape measure proficiency
• Maintenance and repair across mechanical systems/components
• Equipment upkeep and repair
• Machine safety inspections

Location: Terre Haute, IN — Central Fab–Great Dane Phase 2A

Apply today: greatdane.com/careers

Great Dane. Where your journey to greatness begins.