2nd shift Maintenance Technician

LG; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LG is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Evansville, Indiana to ensure the operational efficiency of machinery within the plant. The role includes repairing and maintaining equipment, diagnosing problems, and training new staff. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and at least 2 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

This position operates on the 2nd shift, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, as well as the ability to use electrical testing equipment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Maintenance experience required.
• Manufacturing and/or production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and adjust all machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot problems with machines.
• Train new Maintenance Technicians.
• Perform Lockout-Tagout and emergency response actions.

Skills

Electrical testing equipment usage

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Training skills

Time management skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Multimeters

Circuit testers

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing, maintaining and adjusting all machinery and equipment in a safe manner within the plant. He or she also troubleshoots problems dealing with machines. In addition, he or she is responsible for any other task the Maintenance Supervisor deems necessary.

Shift: 2nd shift, Monday – Friday from 3:00pm to 11:30pm. Occasional overtime may be required.

Essential Functions

• Perform facility maintenance including basic plumbing, HVAC, and electrical.
• Diagnose forklift issues and breakdowns, obtain technical and parts information to repair industrial equipment.
• Repair and maintain all plant machinery and equipment such as mixers and production equipment.
• Adjust and replace parts in machines or equipment.
• Inspect all machinery and equipment.
• Order parts for machinery and equipment.
• Fabricate new equipment when needed.
• Install any equipment needed.
• Train new Maintenance Technicians.
• Complete unscheduled downtime records.
• Perform total productive maintenance (TPM) tasks as scheduled and understand actions to take when the TPM schedule cannot be met.
• Lock and unlock plant, verifying that all equipment and water/steam sources are turned off during lock‑up procedure.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Understand the importance of Universal Waste Recycling and follow the procedures in EMS category8.0 for battery, oils, and fluorescent lamp recycling.
• Reduce utility consumption.
• Submit new and/or reactivated gauges and calibration standards to Gage Control.
• May be responsible for handling hazardous waste.
• Perform Lockout‑Tagout.
• Consult the Maintenance Supervisor to determine critical spare parts for any new or modified equipment.
• Consult affected team members at all locations on any new, repaired, modified equipment or process so similar equipment/ processes are also considered.
• Send email to other maintenance shifts at that facility of any downtime on equipment concerns when possible.
• Know how to locate and use the maintenance guides on the Uniseal Intranet.
• React to emergency response actions as specified in the Emergency Action Plan.

Skills / Competencies

• Able to use electrical testing equipment including multimeters and circuit testers.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Strong training skills.
• Time management skills.

Education

High School Diploma.

Experience

• 2 years of Maintenance experience required.
• Manufacturing and/or production experience preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires exposure to manufacturing environment operations, such as moving equipment, noise, fumes, vibrations, dust, etc.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.