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Maintenance Specialist

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. Technical vocational training or Associate’s Degree preferred.
  • Five to ten years of industrial maintenance experience, injection or blow molding experience preferred.
  • Strong electrical knowledge or electrician experience preferred.
  • Able to read electrical, hydraulic, circuits, and logic schematics.
  • Advanced understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC drawings and functions.
  • Advanced decision-making and analytical problem solving skills using DMAIC and FMEA.
  • Able to drive powered industrial trucks required.
  • Willingness to work flexible shifts.