Becoming a mechanical trades professional typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in Decatur, IN, last about three to four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 mechanical engineers nationwide, with a projected 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Decatur earn an average of $650 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $103,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring mechanical trades professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
Diesel Technician / Diesel Mechanic | Pay based on experience! | Decatur, IN Decatur, IN Posted: 9/27/2024 Team Number: 751 About the Job Ruan is looking for a diesel technician to be based in Fort Wayne, IN, to support maintenance for our dedicated customers. For more information, please call our Recruiting Hotline at . Job Location: 9801 Airport Drive Fort Wayne, IN 46809Pay and Benefits Earn $20 - $30 per hour, pay based on experience. Ruan appreciates your commitment to our success and is committed to providing you with competitive, affordable health and wellness benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family. View all benefits information here. Schedule Enjoy a Monday through Friday schedule from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., giving you weekends off! We offer a guaranteed 40-hour workweek with overtime available. Paid Training Enjoy identifying mechanic problems using charts, technical manuals, and diagnostic equipment with paid training from some of the best in the industry. Ruan ensures that our technicians have access to the latest diagnostic technology and training. Tool and Work Boot Program Ruan's tool and work boot program helps technicians obtain the tools they need to be safe and successful! Each technician that joins the Ruan team will receive a $1,000 tool reimbursement and a work boot voucher. Additionally, uniforms are provided. Why Ruan? People First, Safety Focus, 90+ Years Strong. Our shops at Ruan are locally run, where there is a sense of ownership and camaraderie. Being a family-owned company, these positions offer a feeling of security and culture that working at a dealership cannot beat. Ruan Technician Career Path You can start your career with Ruan and advance as far as your goals will take you. Ruan is proud to offer career paths that benefit our team members. EOE | Dedicated to Diversity Ruan’s number one strength is our people. Therefore, it’s our number one priority to make sure our team members feel safe, valued, and empowered. With focused efforts on safety, benefits, continuous improvement, and fostering an inclusive, positive culture, every team member ends their day knowing they made a difference. Whether you’re a professional truck driver, skilled technician, warehouse worker, or office team member, you’re part of a family of dedicated, hard-working professionals who, together, perform essential work for our customers, families, and neighbors. We are Ruan. We are you. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Position: Maintenance Mechanic II (Nights) 5:45p.m.-6a.m ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Troubleshoots and repairs moderate to complex equipment problems. • Reads blueprints, understands plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical systems. • Understands the basic principles of the extrusion and production processes and materials used. • Welds and assists in the installation, modification and operation of production equipment. • Performs mold changes and modifications. • Follows plant preventative maintenance procedures. • Is capable of data entry and some analysis of Maintenance Management System (OOPS). • Follows and participates in plant safety/housekeeping guidelines designed to ensure a safe work environment. • Remains compliant with SQF / HACCP requirements as per this location’s written “Food Safety & Quality Policy.” • Must be able to work a 2.2.3 rotation, 5:45pm to 6am. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 1-2 years of related experience and/or training and/or completion of the Maintenance I, Skills Assessment. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to print simple sentences and legibly complete reports and time cards. Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OSHA approved forklift certification. Scissor/Platform lift certification/training. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Posted Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5:00 AM MULTI-CRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN/ELECTRICIAN The Multi Craft Maintenance Mechanic / Electrician is a critical part of our manufacturing technical team. Technicians must be electrically and mechanically inclined and have a background working in an industrial manufacturing facility. Job responsibilities include: • Install and maintain equipment • Perform routine maintenance on production equipment • Troubleshoot and identify problems; offer logical solutions • Read and interpret blueprints and schematics • Use appropriate tools and diagnostic devices to service and install electrical systems • Repair and replace plant equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems • Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment and systems • Inspect parts to ensure safe production • Any other tasks assigned by supervision This position requires a strong electrical and mechanical background with experience in pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic and steam systems. Additional requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent • 2-year technical degree in a related field or equivalent experience • Experienced troubleshooting and repair of 3 phase and single phase AC up to 480v and 24v DC • Experienced in PLC controls • Working knowledge of NFPA 70E • Experience working with automation, conveyors and artificial intelligence • Working knowledge of OSHA and general maintenance procedures • Experience with Arc Flash requirements • Ability to read, write, and speak English language preferred • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time • Ability to use hands and fingers to lift, carry, pull, and push up to 75 pounds HOURS: We are looking for a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician: Monday - Friday; some overtime required. Company Overview: An industry leader in providing practical solutions to foam molding and fabrication, EFP has a diversified product offering and serves the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, automotive, recreational vehicle, appliance, plumbing, consumer goods, and building and construction industries. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana and has manufacturing locations in Elkhart, Indiana, Decatur, Alabama, Nashville, Tennessee, and Evansville, Indiana. EFP can design, mold, fabricate and provide fulfillment capabilities, kitting, assembly, custom systems, and inventory management. Nashville is also home to the company’s Temperature Solutions Center of Excellence. For more than 35 years, EFP, LLC has been owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. In addition to expanded foam products, these companies produce commercial van bodies, step vans, funeral coaches, limousines, pick-up truck bed enclosures and tonneau covers, and precision machined components. The size and strength of the Poindexter companies provides EFP with the leadership and resources to stay on the leading edge in today’s marketplace. Because of this, EFP can provide our customers with groundbreaking packaging and component solutions. For more information about our company, access EFP's web site at EFP offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits. EFP’s benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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