Maintenance Technician

Location: all Locations| Position Types: Full-Time, All Shifts Available Wage Scale: $20.00 – $45.00 / hour (Starting rate set dynamically based on trade schoolbackground, technical credentials, and verified experience)Build a Career Protecting our People, Environment, and Production Assets. Are you a natural problem solver who believes that a job worth doing is a job done safely? Doyou want to maintain advanced manufacturing equipment—like high-tonnage processingpresses, plastic or rubber injection presses, compounding equipment, and automated assemblyequipment—in a facility that prioritizes zero-injury safety cultures and environmentalsustainability? We are seeking Multicraft Maintenance Technicians at all stages of their careers to join oursafety-first maintenance team. Whether you are just beginning with a strong safety mindset andbasic hand tool familiarity, or you are a seasoned expert in industrial equipment repair, advanced hydraulics, and environmental reliability diagnostics, we have an entry level tailoredfor you—and a transparent roadmap to advance your wages as your skills grow. Choose Your Entry Point: Our 5-Tier Career Framework 1. Multicraft Maintenance Apprentice | $20.00+ / hr The Role: Learn the fundamentals of safe machinery repair. You will shadow seniortechnicians to master Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, support routine lubrication andfiltration routes to ensure a clean work environment, identify visible equipment wear, andassist with general mechanical fixes. Requirements: High School Diploma/GED or current enrollment in an industrial tradeschool program. Strong mechanical aptitude (automotive, agricultural, or assemblybackground) and a strict, uncompromised commitment to plant safety rules.2. Multicraft Maintenance Technician 1 | $23.00+ / hr The Role: Handle daily component replacements and routine equipment troubleshootingindependently following strict safety standards. This includes replacing failed barrel heaterbands, troubleshooting pneumatic/hydraulic fluid valves to eliminate leaks, updating 480 Velectrical components, and auditing machine safeties during scheduled PM routes. Requirements: 1-year trade school certificate + 1 year of industrial maintenanceexperience, OR 3 years of pure field maintenance experience.3. Multicraft Maintenance Technician 2 | $27.00+ / hr The Role: You will troubleshoot automated production lines via input/output signal tracking, rebuild mechanical equipment, and maintain a variety of plastic/rubber processingequipment. Requirements: 2-year Industrial Associate Degree/Trade School program + 3 years ofmulticraft experience, OR 6+ years of documented field experience + passing our practicalskills assessment.4. Master Multicraft Maintenance Technician 1 | $31.00+ / hr The Role: Provide high-level troubleshooting leadership and safety system integrity checks. You will lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations on chronic machine failures or near-misses. Champion safety programs a machine safety requirements. You will lead andmentor apprentices. Requirements: Verified 2+ year advanced technical trade credential/degree + at least 6years of industrial maintenance experience, Proven OSHA, machine guarding, or advancedtechnical safety knowledge.5. Master Multicraft Maintenance Technician 2 | $35.00- $45.00 / hr The Role: Act as the ultimate technical authority on processing equipment reliability, energystewardship, and regulatory compliance. You will oversee the plants Infrared Thermographypredictive program to catch energy-wasting hot spots or electrical faults before failure, resolve complex plant network errors, and coordinate machine modifications withengineering to optimize energy efficiency and operator ergonomics. Requirements: Advanced Trade School Degree + 8 years of advanced troubleshootingexperience, OR 12+ years of exceptional field experience. What We Offer Our Team: Safety First Culture: A clean, organized, and uncompromised work environment with top-tier PPE and safety support. Generous Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement Security: 401(k) match program to help you build a solid future. Paid Continuous Learning: We pay for your specialized technical courses, advancedsafety workshops, and predictive technology certifications. Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), standard holiday pay, and structured, predictable shift schedules. Work Uniforms/Laundry Service: Full uniform with laundry service provided. Ready to elevate your trade? Apply today to join a company that actively invests in your technical growth, your safety, and ourshared environment.\nCompany DescriptionBRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is a manufacturer of rubber and plastics products for automotive and industrial applications built upon 50 years of stellar customer design and engineering support from concept through prototype into final production of rubber and plastic components in Northeast Indiana. We are privately owned and an industry leader. BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is ISO 9001, IATF, and ISO 14001 Certified; with locations in Fort Wayne, Bluffton, Churubusco, Hartford City, Ligonier and Montpelier Indiana.

Company Description: BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is a manufacturer of rubber and plastics products for automotive and industrial applications built upon 50 years of stellar customer design and engineering support from concept through prototype into final production of rubber and plastic components in Northeast Indiana. We are privately owned and an industry leader. BRC Rubber & Plastics Inc. is ISO 9001, IATF, and ISO 14001 Certified; with locations in Fort Wayne, Bluffton, Churubusco, Hartford City, Ligonier and Montpelier Indiana.