About this role
Maintenance Technician
Terre Haute, Indiana
General Shale, the nations leading manufacturer of brick, masonry siding, and outdoor hardscape products, is seeking a Second Shift Maintenance Technician for our Terre Haute, Indiana facility. The plant features a fully automated clay grinding, screening, and brick production operation.
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant equipment to support safe and efficient production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical plant equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and complete repairs.
- Use the work order system to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
- Assist with installation of new and replacement equipment.
- Provide production coverage as needed, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience maintaining and repairing industrial equipment.
- Welding, electrical, and PLC experience preferred.
- Forklift and man-lift experience preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Two years of mechanical and/or PLC experience preferred.
- Valid Indiana driver's license required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work at heights and outdoors.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Schedule and Compensation:
- Full-time, Monday–Friday.
- Call-ins and overtime may be required, primarily during equipment breakdowns.
- $24.00–$30.00 per hour, paid weekly.
Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid Time Off
Learn more about General Shale at www.generalshale.com