Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Job Description:

ITU AbsorbTech is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team in South Bend, IN. This individual will be responsible for repairing and maintaining industrial laundry machinery. An ideal candidate will be able to work from blue prints, electrical schematics, operational manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications. In addition to this, the candidate must be able to troubleshoot mechanical devices, and preform general maintenance operations. A successful Maintenance Technician is a team player who values safety as much as the company does – which is our #1 priority.

What you'll be doing:

• Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and machinery 
• Repairing electrical equipment 
• Disassembling devices to remove defective parts
• Inspecting potential defective parts to detect wear and failure
• Generating purchase order for parts and machines 
• Installing appropriate machine guarding devices and unique functional and structural parts in devices
• Performing all preventative maintenance 
• Completing work order to document all work performed
• Setting up and operating equipment as needed to perform maintenance and diagnostics

Pay: $27 an hour. 

1st Shift Schedule: 5am - 1:30pm; Monday-Friday. Occasional weekends as needed. 

Education and Experience:

Associates’ Degree (or current enrollment in a technical school) in Facilities Maintenance (or similar) and 1-3 years’ related experience in maintenance or mechanical repair is required; or equivalent in related experience. Incumbent must be detail-oriented, dependable, and have a positive attitude.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
• Disability and Life Insurance Package
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Career Advancement Opportunities

About ITU AbsorbTech

ITU AbsorbTech was founded in 1908 as an industrial laundry company. Now, based in New Berlin, WI, it's one of the oldest family-owned industrial laundries in the country. We have 15 facilities across the eastern US, servicing thousands of manufacturers by providing reusable uniforms, mops, towels, and mats. Since the mid-1990s, we've been the top choice in environmental services by offering launderable absorbents, replacing disposable products. Each year, we recover over 200,000 gallons of oil and solvents from our customers' used products.

ITU AbsorbTech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or handicap, military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.