Industrial Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Davita Inc.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Mechanic to ensure optimal operation of production and facility equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining various machinery while contributing to a safe work environment. This position offers comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Generous time away from work package

Qualifications

• Must have at least one (1) year of work experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of experience as a mechanic.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on equipment.
• Repair broken machines and equipment quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain and service building equipment including HVAC, lighting, water, and sewer.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repair

Documentation

Education

Industrial, electrical, and/or welding certification

Job description

This position is an essential part of Sherwin's manufacturing team. This position is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment to support production requirements and goals. Equipment may include: dryers, chillers, thermal oxidizer, HVAC, fire pump, mixers, mills, filling line equipment, conveyors, wrappers, tanks, motors, pumps, tank washers, tank tipper, as well as dock and building maintenance, etc. This position performs various maintenance tasks as assigned and is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment.

Additional Information

1st Shift- Monday-Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and vendors.

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on equipment


• Repair broken machines and equipment quickly and efficiently


• Identify causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines


• Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts


• Order and install replacement parts for machines


• Assist in electrical projects and perform minor electrical repairs


• Assist in pipe fitting tasks and perform some installation unassisted


• Maintain and service building equipment including HVAC, lighting, water and sewer, etc.


• Maintain documentation as required


• Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies


• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines


• Maintain technical knowledge through training

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age


• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future


• Must have at least one (1) year of work experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Have at least two (2) years of work experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment


• Have an industrial, electrical, and/or welding certification or license


• Have at least one (1) year of maintenance experience applying electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts


• Have at least one (1) year of work experience implementing Programmable Logic Controls ("PLC")