Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician
Location: Elkhart, IN
Position Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift

About Us:
Nickell Moulding USA, LLC is a leading woodworking manufacturer dedicated to producing high-quality wood products. We pride ourselves on a safe, efficient, and technologically advanced production environment. We are currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Maintenance Technician to keep our specialized production machinery running at peak performance.

Job Summary:
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of industrial woodworking machinery. You will directly support production by minimizing downtime on critical equipment, including rip saws, moulders, wide-belt sanders, water-based spray systems, and glue profile wrappers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) and scheduled servicing on all production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components of woodworking machinery.
• Maintain and calibrate specialized equipment, including high-speed rip saws and precision moulders.
• Diagnose and service automated water-based spray equipment, ensuring proper fluid delivery, nozzle performance, and pump operation.
• Maintain and repair hot-melt or PUR glue profile wrapping machinery, focusing on temperature controls, feed systems, and adhesive application.
• Respond quickly to emergency equipment breakdowns on the production floor to minimize downtime.
• Fabricate or modify parts as needed using basic machine shop tools, welding, or manual equipment.
• Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts inventory.
• Comply with all safety regulations, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and OSHA standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably within a woodworking, cabinetry, or furniture manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with industrial machinery, specifically rip saws, moulders, sanding equipment, and automated finishing systems.
• Proven knowledge of fluid mechanics, pumps, and automated nozzles used in water-based spray equipment.
• Technical understanding of glue profile wrappers, including heated roller systems and adhesive delivery mechanisms.
• Proficiency in reading mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics, and pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams.
• Solid troubleshooting skills with electrical systems (PLCs, VFDs, motors, and controls is a plus).
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience with woodworking or finishing machinery to [email protected] or apply in person at 3026 Winding Waters Lane, Elkhart, IN 46514.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person