Industrial Maintenance Mechanic — Fabrication Systems

Terre Haute, IN — Central Fab–Great Dane Phase 2A

About the role

Step onto our 2nd shift at 4:30 p.m., lace up your safety boots, and get ready to keep a world-class fabrication operation humming. At Great Dane, you’ll be the go‑to pro who hears an unusual rattle before it becomes a breakdown, who reads a schematic like a map, and who takes pride in sending a machine back to production better than it arrived. You’ll report to the Maintenance Supervisor and work in an environment known for rigorous safety standards and craftsmanship that’s endured for 125+ years. Since 1900, Great Dane has led the way in transportation solutions, engineering durable, high‑quality trailers and truck bodies, and building careers that last.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and test production equipment to find root causes of malfunctions.
• Listen for irregular sounds, confer with supervisors and peers, and plan effective repairs.
• Dismantle machines to access problem areas; remove/replace worn parts in drives and hydraulic systems.
• Realign and fine‑tune components such as spindles, clutches, and ball screws.
• Locate damaged air/hydraulic lines; measure, cut, thread, and install new pipe.
• Start up equipment post‑repair and verify performance; fix broken parts as needed.
• Set up and operate metalworking tools (lathe, drill press, grinder, milling machine) to make/repair parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints/schematics; clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and more.
• Maintain hydraulic/pneumatic systems; replace gauges, valves, and pressure regulators.
• Repair and maintain the facility’s physical structure; fabricate/repair counters, benches, and partitions.

Requirements

• Comfort using pneumatic tools and a wide range of shop equipment.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and a customer‑service mindset with a