Maintenance Mechanic 1

D&W Fine Pack- Multiple Facilities; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with company match

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

Life Insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

D&W Fine Pack- Multiple Facilities in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a plant maintenance technician to ensure safe, reliable production. You will follow GMPs, perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical issues, and repair electrical components.

We offer a competitive wage of $25-$35/hour based on experience, plus medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, disability and life insurance, and wellness programs. Join a team dedicated to safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Follow plant safety procedures and guidelines.
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in power outages, machine failures, injuries.
• Wear and utilize PPE as required.
• Understand Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
• Inform supervisor of safety issues; report injuries immediately.
• Actively participates in safety improvement processes.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure machines run smoothly and buildings/com systems operate efficiently.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand and power tools and reassemble equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine corrections by consulting blueprints/ manuals.
• Order parts, supplies and equipment.
• Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, machinery and equipment.
• Assist other workers with specific tasks as requested.
• Follow plant quality practices including GMPs.
• Prepare technical reports documenting modifications and maintenance procedures.
• Support Food Safety initiatives and training compliance.

Responsibilities

• Follow plant safety procedures and guidelines.
• Know emergency procedures and what to do in power outages, machine failures, injuries.
• Wears and utilizes PPE as required.
• Understand Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
• Inform supervisor of safety issues; report injuries immediately.
• Actively participates in the safety improvement process/activities.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical testing devices.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure machines run smoothly and building systems operate efficiently.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts and reassemble equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them using blueprints/manuals.
• Order parts, supplies and equipment.
• Assemble/install/repair wiring and components.
• Assist other workers with tasks as requested.
• Follow GMPs and quality practices.
• Prepare technical reports documenting modifications and maintenance procedures.
• Support Food Safety training and compliance.

Skills

Safety procedures

PPE usage

Lock-out/Tag-out

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints/manuals

Parts ordering

Electrical/electronic testing

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Testing devices

Wiring & electrical components

Job description

More than a job. Grow, belong, and make a difference.We offer a competitive salary & comprehensive benefit package which includes:Pay - $25- $35/hr, based on experienceAt D&W Fine Pack, we don’t just make packaging, we build purpose, pride, and strong teams. Whether you’re launching your career or bringing years of experience, this is a place where you can grow, be supported, and make a real impact. Our culture is built on four core values that guide everything we do:Dedicated to Excellence– We hold ourselves to high standards in safety, sustainability, quality, and service.Winning with Success– We keep improving to deliver more for our customers and community.Focused on Service– We listen, act fast, and support both our customers and each other.People with Purpose– We work as one team, showing respect, integrity, and care for all.Benefits That MatterTaking care of our team is a priority. Our benefits include:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage401k with company matchShort and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)Company-paid Life InsuranceFSA’s for Medical & Dependent CareEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) –counseling, financial tools, legal help & moreWellness programCancer Expert Now – access to expert consultations for cancer diagnosis and treatment guidanceAnd more!If this sounds like the kind of company and team you want to grow with, we’d love to hear from you.RESPONSIBILITIES• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines• Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required• Understand and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately• Actively participates in the D&W safety improvement process/activities, e.g. Hazard Identification, Safety Suggestions, Safety Teams, etc.• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools and reassemble equipment• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blue prints, repair manuals and parts catalogs as necessary• Order parts, supplies and equipment• Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, machinery and equipment• Assists other workers with specific tasks as requested• Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience• Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments• Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures• Supports the Plant’s Food Safety initiatives by completing plant required Food Safety training and by implementing / complying with the required practices.#ff-dd-ov