Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

ADVICS Manufacturing Indiana | Terre Haute, IN | Full-Time | Non-Exempt

ADVICS Manufacturing Indiana is hiring a skilled Maintenance Technician to help keep our advanced automotive brake manufacturing operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is a hands-on opportunity for a technician who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, solving problems under pressure, and making a direct impact on production uptime and quality.

About ADVICS Manufacturing Indiana

At ADVICS Manufacturing Indiana, we manufacture advanced braking systems that support vehicle safety, comfort, and environmental responsibility. Our team members take pride in building high-quality components used in the vehicles of today and tomorrow.

What You’ll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery, automated equipment, and related mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components. You will support preventive maintenance, respond to equipment issues, document repair activity, and work closely with production and maintenance leadership to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, scheduled, emergency, and unscheduled maintenance on production equipment, machinery, and plant systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated equipment issues.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions, identify root causes, replace or repair parts, test equipment, and adjust.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Install, program, maintain, and repair automated machinery, programmable controllers, electrical apparatus, wiring, and machinery components.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including gauges, valves, pressure regulators, piping, and related equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools, electric meters, material handling equipment, and other maintenance tools safely and effectively.
• Perform regular inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and equipment condition checks to support uptime and equipment lifespan.
• Document maintenance activity, report unusual conditions, and communicate equipment concerns to supervision.
• Support continuous improvement, safety improvements, quality control, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas in compliance with company safety standards and regulations.
• Support ADSMI emergency response and severe weather leadership responsibilities as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and industrial maintenance skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues quickly and accurately in a fast-paced automated manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail, reliable attendance, and a proactive approach to preventive maintenance.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure, and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and safe work practices in an industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting automotive, automated, or high-volume manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems, work orders, equipment documentation, and root cause problem-solving.
• PLC, arc flash certification, aerial lift training and fork truck.

Why Join Our Team

• Work with advanced automated manufacturing equipment in the automotive safety industry.
• Make a measurable impact on equipment uptime, quality, safety, and plant performance.
• Join a team that values people, preventive maintenance, continuous improvement, teamwork, and technical growth.
• Build experience across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related systems.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Statement

ADVICS Manufacturing Indiana is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.