Maintenance Tech at Winona Powder Coating Inc – Elkhart, Indiana

The Maintenance Technician supports safe, efficient, and reliable production by performing preventive and corrective maintenance on powder coating and facility equipment. This role is hands-on and highly visible, requiring strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Equipment & Production Support

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment including conveyors, ovens, spray systems, and material handling equipment.
• Diagnosing equipment issues using electrical testing devices, schematics, and manufacturer documentation.
• Repair, rebuild, install, modify, and relocate mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.
• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication as required.
• Operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment safely.

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Execute preventive maintenance tasks per established schedules.
• Respond to corrective maintenance requests and unplanned breakdowns.
• Document work completed, repairs, and parts usage in the CMMS.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.

Facilities & Building Maintenance

• Maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire protection, and emergency lighting.
• Perform general facility maintenance including painting, drywall, floors, doors, signage, and roof leak investigation.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers as required.

Safety, Quality & Housekeeping

• Perform work in compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.
• Follow Winona Quality Policy and procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Participate in on-call rotation and emergency response.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years industrial maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication skills

Preferred

• 3–5 years industrial maintenance experience
• Technical or Trade School Training
• PLC and controls experience
• Powder coating or finishing experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly, 70 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb throughout shift
• Ability to work in environments with varying and sometimes extreme temperatures, including hot and cold conditions associated with industrial equipment and seasonal weather
• Ability to work at heights
• Meet OSHA job-related testing requirement

What to Expect

• Occasional overtime during peak production periods or equipment downtime.
• Participation in an on-call rotation for emergency maintenance support.
• A hands-on role in a fast-paced, growing powder coating operation with opportunities to gain experience and contribute to continuous improvement.