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Maintenance Technician – Night Shift

Location: Portland, IN

Summary

Position will be required to perform maintenance activities on the plant’s machines, equipment, and the building.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair of PLC’s and PLC controlled equipment and systems such as AC/DC, 480/240/120 Voltages, rectifiers, electrical controls and buss systems.
  • Use instrumentation and tools necessary for diagnosing problems (volt/ohm meters, oscilliscopes, amp probes, pyrometers, tachometers, etc) ultrasonic testers, computers.
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings, ladder logic diagrams, schematics, sketches, and facility drawings.
  • Basic plumbing; repair and maintain facility water, gas, waste, air, oil, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems using appropriate equipment and materials.
  • Inspect and replace pneumatic and hydraulic hoses.
  • Troubleshoot and repair problems on molding machines, grinders, augers, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, hydraulic systems and support equipment.
  • Perform all tasks necessary to maintain efficient and quality production levels on each machine.
  • Perform set up and changeover on molding equipment, as needed.
  • Assist with preventive maintenance responsibilities in their assigned area, as needed.
  • Perform mold, neck tooling, pin, and other equipment changes.
  • Communicate machine repair status and all other machine needs to Maintenance Supervisor/Manager.
  • Respond to emergency situations including the safety of plant facility and equipment.
  • Maintain or exceed current operation to meet safety, quality, housekeeping, and production standards.
  • May supervise and train the work of others within the same department.
  • Perform assigned special projects.
  • Assist in updating, developing, and improving preventive maintenance programs.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED education required. Vocational training or Associate’s Degree preferred.
  • Three to five years of work experience required, in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Have your own tools to perform basic machine maintenance.
  • Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with others in a professional and tactful manner.
  • SAP, Basic computer skills (Microsoft office)
  • Ability to prioritize and organize work with limited supervision.
  • Rigging and welding experience, preferred.
  • Able to drive powered industrial trucks required.
  • Injection Molding or Blow Molding experience preferred.
  • Strong Demonstrated maintenance & technical skills: Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, PLC.
  • Advanced decision making and analytical problem solving skills (DMAIC).
  • Willingness to work flexible shifts depending on project/production requirements