Maintenance Technician

Nationwide Technical Search; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

Nationwide Technical Search seeks a Maintenance Technician for its Auburn, IN facility. This onsite, permanent role offers a 2nd shift and full benefits with a pay range of $27-33/hour.

You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery, read schematics, and work with PLCs and electrical systems. Ideal candidates have at least 4 years as a maintenance millwright/electrician, a high school diploma or GED (two-year technical degree preferred), and the ability to lift 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years as a maintenance millwright and electrician.
• Ability to read hydraulic, electrical and mechanical prints.
• Familiarity with PLCs and control circuits.

Responsibilities

• Install machinery and related systems with minimal supervision.
• Use hand and power tools and diagnostic instruments.
• Read and interpret prints; install and service electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Lay out and install wiring, conduit, and cabinets; maintain plant systems.
• Participate in Plant's Emergency Response Team and wear PPE as required.
• Maintain machinery and building components per manufacturers' specs.

Skills

PLC knowledge

English communication

Attention to details

Manual dexterity

4+ years maintenance experience

Education

High School diploma/GED

Two-year technical degree preferred

Tools

Arc welder

Oxygen/acetylene torch

Allen Bradley wiring

Electrical/mechanical diagnostic tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Auburn, IN

Onsite, Permanent/Direct Hire, Full Benefits
$27-33/hour, 2nd Shift

Responsibilities:

• Install machinery, equipment, and related systems in a workmanlike manner with minimum supervision and showing initiative in the solutions of routine minor problems arising in the course of a project.
• Use proficiently all hand and power tools, measuring instruments, diagnostic instruments in the performance of duties.
• Be familiar with machine shop equipment and be able to use with a reasonable level of skill.
• Read and accurately interpret hydraulic, electrical and mechanical prints and drawings. - Use arc welder and oxygen-acetylene torch.
• Layout and construct jigs and fixtures for use in production operations.
• Maintain all machinery, equipment, building components, in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Be a participant on Plant's Emergency Response Team.
• Wear required PPE; including a respirator or SCBA for chemical cleanup.
• Install and maintain feeder and branch circuit wiring including single and three phase systems.
• Programmable Logic Controllers -- hand wiring and ability to write and modify programs.
• Layout and install rigid and EMT, IMC, conduit systems for feeder and branch circuit wiring in accordance with National Electrical Code and approved practices.
• Know the requirements and interpretations of the National Electrical Code and maintain the ability to apply the knowledge.
• Have thorough knowledge of electronic devices, i.e. electronic flow meters, encoders, servo motors, sensors, photo eyes, etc.
• Monitor and maintain plant service equipment consisting of air conditioning and heating systems, hot and chilled water circulation systems, chiller, cooling tower, boiler, feed water system, water softening system, air compressors, etc.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of PLC, preferably Allen Bradley -- hard wiring and knowledge of how programs work.
• Through training, must qualify for 24 hour Hazmat Team.
• Work with high voltages and around moving equipment.
• Lift 60 lbs. from floor, bend, twist, climb, crawl and able to work at heights.
• Communicate in English.
• Attention to details and good math skills required.
• Must have minimum 4 years experience as a maintenance millwright and electrician.
• Previous Manufacturing Experience Preferred
• Journeyman Card preferred
• Must have High School diploma, GED required
• Two year Technical Degree preferred