2nd Shift Maintenance Technician - PLC/Electrical Systems

O&K American Corp.; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Optical Insurance

401k with Yearly Employer Profit Share

Vacation Time / Paid Sick Leave / Paid

Leave / 9 Paid Holidays

Uniform Allowance ($250/yr)

Safety Shoe Allowance

Job summary

O&K American Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift in Seymour, IN, to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment and electrical controls. You will support mechanical, plumbing, and other maintenance tasks to keep the facility clean and functional.

The role requires PLC and electrical troubleshooting, reading drawings, and performing preventive maintenance. We offer a strong team culture with competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent in Industrial Manufacturing, Electrical, Welding, Tradesman ship, or Military education preferred.
• Experience as a maintenance worker in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, welding, and Industrial Electrical, and Mechanical experience a plus
• Experience working with tools, including hand and electrical tools.
• Previous experience operating forklift and overhead crane, an industrial setting preferred.
• Ability to read and utilize technical manuals and drawings.
• Basic computer skills.
• Communication skills – written, verbal; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, management, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Drawings or verbal instruction to plan equipment repair and modification needs.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose the nature of the problem, perform a variety of electrical tests, disassemble equipment, replace defective parts or connections, and reassemble and test.
• Knowledge and ability to trouble shoot PLC’s and USD
• Install and modify equipment in accordance with code and process requirements, pull wires, bend conduit and make connections, build equipment and ensure power distribution is balanced for proper and reliable operation. Prepare and design electrical, air, and gas distribution lines for new equipment installation.
• Redesign circuits as necessary, modify or prepare wiring diagrams to document changes.
• Test and tear down equipment and replace defective parts and component units such as motors, clutches, gear boxes, belts, hoses or controls and crane repairs.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities, check equipment function and operation, and recommend required maintenance action.
• Direct helpers on repair projects.
• Ability to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring equipment on Plant and product systems.
• Assist in training departmental employees.
• Repair equipment and structures.
• Specify material necessary for the completion of projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

Problem solving

Reading technical manuals

Basic computer skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC knowledge

Electrical testing equipment

HVAC knowledge

Welding basics

Job description

O&K American Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift in Seymour, IN, to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment and electrical controls. You will support mechanical, plumbing, and other maintenance tasks to keep the facility clean and functional.

The role requires PLC and electrical troubleshooting, reading drawings, and performing preventive maintenance. We offer a strong team culture with competitive wages and benefits.