Maintenance Specialist - Mays

Ravago; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravago in Greenwood, IN seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain equipment, facilities and plant operations, ensuring targets for Quality, Safety, Performance and KPIs are met while supporting continuous improvement.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, read manuals and diagrams, operate a forklift, manage critical spare parts, and coordinate with contractors to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a vocational school Industrial Maintenance program or have five plus years of industrial maintenance work experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to operate a fork truck.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, people management and problem solving skills.
• Ability to read, speak and write English efficiently preferred.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Preferred if skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safe and good working condition of all equipment, building, and plant operations.
• Execute, plan, and organize necessary repairs and tasks.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Manage, maintain, and improve the Preventative Maintenance System (PMS).
• Perform preventive maintenance and implement necessary engineering changes to equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace parts; test and make adjustments using mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, and work orders.
• Manage the critical spare parts inventory, predict part needs, and communicate orders/deliveries to minimize downtime.
• Assist with the installation of new and existing equipment.
• Collaborate with external contractors, vendors, suppliers, and machine shops.
• Adhere strictly to all Quality, Safety and Environmental Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Forklift operation

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Industrial Maintenance program or 5+ years experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Schematic diagrams reading

Job description

Purpose

Provide essential maintenance support for all equipment, the facility and plant operations to ensure established targets are met for Quality, Safety, Performance, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Actively support and encourage continuous improvement.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

1. Practices the principals of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement under the GFSI guidelines.
2. Maintain the safe and good working condition of all equipment, building, and plant operations.
3. Execute, plan, and organize necessary repairs and tasks.
4. Perform troubleshooting and maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
5. Manage, maintain, and improve the Preventative Maintenance System (PMS).
6. Perform preventive maintenance and implement necessary engineering changes to equipment.
7. Diagnose, repair, and replace parts; test and make adjustments using a range of skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
8. Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, and work orders.
9. Manage the critical spare parts inventory, predict part needs, and communicate orders/deliveries to minimize downtime.
10. Assist with the installation of new and existing equipment.
11. Collaborate with external contractors, vendors, suppliers, and machine shops.
12. Adhere strictly to all Quality, Safety and Environmental Procedures.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications

1. Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Completion of a vocational school Industrial Maintenance program or have five plus years of industrial maintenance work experience.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
4. Ability to operate a fork truck.
5. Must possess excellent interpersonal, people management and problem solving skills.
6. Ability to read, speak and write English efficiently preferred.
7. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
8. Detail oriented and ability to prioritize.
9. Ability to multi-task.
10. Preferred if skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)

1. Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office.
2. Must be comfortable working in a non-climate controlled environment.
3. Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.
4. All injuries regardless of severity must be reported to your Supervisor/HR immediately.