Equipment Maintenance Tech Apprentice
Deister Machine CompanyFort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Posted January 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Deister Machine Company, founded in 1912, is a family‑owned leader in custom aggregate sizing equipment for quarrying and mining worldwide. The company designs and manufactures specialized vibrating screens and feeders that optimize aggregate, ore, and mineral processing. With a legacy of over a century, Deister has built enduring partnerships with industry giants such as Martin Marietta, Vulcan Materials, and Hanson Building Materials, underscoring its reputation for quality and reliability. By investing in advanced manufacturing and information technology while maintaining a strong commitment to local community and customer service, Deister continues to set industry standards and offers employees a culture rooted in tradition, innovation, and personalized client relationships.
Job Description
Equipment Maintenance Tech Apprentice performs various maintenance tasks, including preventive and corrective maintenance, welding, and electrical repairs, to ensure the safety and efficiency of production lines.
Requirements
- Wears all required safety equipment and ensures area and environment is safe
- Adhere to all safety requirements
- Perform preventive maintenance
- Perform corrective maintenance
- Clean and organize area
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical breakdowns
- Use PC/PLC ladder logic as a troubleshooting tool
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Capable of welding and steel fabrication
- Complete electrical repairs
- Maintain Spot and Mig welding equipment
- Process Quality Control / Program paperwork
- Trouble shoot and repair electrical control circuits
- Run conduit and pull wire to install or move equipment
- Repair electrical components
- Repair plant power distribution system
- Remove and install motors
- Repair / rebuild components identified by the Maintenance Department
- Keep updated documentation on all plant machinery and equipment
