3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

Verdeco Recycling; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdeco Recycling is seeking a maintenance technician for the 3rd shift to sustain production equipment and perform preventive maintenance. The role involves electrical, mechanical, and PLC troubleshooting to keep lines running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in manufacturing with electrical knowledge, plus the ability to read schematics. Associates in machine tech preferred; lifting up to 50 lbs and reliable transport are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing with strong electrical knowledge reading schematics for installation and repair of production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks including mechanical, electrical, PLC troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service and maintain appropriate tracking reports.
• Contribute to the creation of robust preventative maintenance tasks to keep equipment operational at peak levels.
• Provide scheduled/emergency/unscheduled repairs and maintenance of the facility.
• Emergency call-ins are expected as part of a rotation of maintenance team members to support a 24/7 production operation.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service, understand equipment schemes and drawings for troubleshooting.
• Operate forklifts, scissors and JLG type basket lifts.
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and verify proper equipment operation.
• Detect faulty operations, report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Meet yearly personal/department S.M.A.R.T. objectives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Creative problem solving

Team player

MS Office

Excel

Education

Associates Degree in Machine Technology

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Production equipment maintenance

Job description

At Verdeco, we convert recycled plastic flake into custom-formulated pellets that bring sustainable innovation to a wide range of end-use applications. With advanced tech, precise quality control, and a customer-centric commitment, our process does more than recycle plastic. It redefines what's possible with rPET.

***3rd Shift Sunday-Thursday 11:00 pm - 7:30 am***

*All employees must pass a drug test and background check.

*Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

*Reliable transportation

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, PLC troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service and maintain appropriate tracking reports.
• Contribute to the creation of robust preventative maintenance tasks to keep the equipment operational at peak levels.
• Provide scheduled/emergency/unscheduled repairs and maintenance of the facility.
• Emergency call-ins are expected as part of a rotation of maintenance team members to support a 24/7 production operation. These are balanced to not burden any one person.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service, Understand equipment schemes and drawings for quick and accurate troubleshooting.
• Operate forklifts, scissors and JLG type basket lifts.
• Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and verify proper equipment operation.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Meet yearly personal/department S.M.A.R.T. objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years, preferably in manufacturing with strong electrical knowledge reading schematics for installation and repair of production equipment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associates Degree in Machine Technology or other technical discipline preferred; relevant work experience may be a substitute

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills
• Creative problem solver
• Reliable, trustworthy and collaborative team player
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and Excel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Works in production environments
• Frequently standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending
• Able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Able to work 8-12 hour shifts standing