Industrial Maintenance Tech

Welch Packaging; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch Packaging is looking for a Maintenance Technician in Elkhart, Indiana. The role involves maintaining and repairing equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting issues with mechanical and electrical systems. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, strong mechanical knowledge, and the ability to handle shop tools. The work environment may include loud noises and exposure to moving mechanical parts. This position is essential for minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency in production.

Qualifications

• Electrical certification preferred, strong knowledge of mechanical machinery.
• Ability to use shop tools like drill press, grinders, welders.
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company-owned machinery and equipment.
• Perform on-call emergency repairs.
• Work with machine operators to troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Electrical certification

Mechanical machinery knowledge

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Communication skills

Ability to use shop tools

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Shop tools and equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY. Supports our production operations by ensuring the optimal performance of manufacturing equipment. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and repairing production machinery to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial maintenance, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining company-owned machinery and equipment in proper working order
• On-call emergency repairs
• Responsible for taking control of breakdowns
• Execute a plan of continued improvement of machine safety and general housekeeping
• Work with crews to complete all preventative maintenance
• Work with machine operator to troubleshoot and determine root cause of mechanical issues
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests and prioritize effectively
• Work hand in hand with Maintenance Manager to resolve any accident waiting to happen forms
• Work as a team to maintain organization and inventory of maintenance shop and tools
• Duties may vary depending on location

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Experience: Electrical certification preferred
• Corrugated packaging industry a plus
• Strong knowledge of mechanical machinery
• Ability to use shop tools and equipment, drill press, shop grinders, welders, oxy-acetylene torch
• A good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• A strong trouble shooting and problem solving ability with practical, mechanical & electrical aptitude
• Must be able to read and interpret both electrical and mechanical drawings
• Must be fully computer literate with Microsoft environment

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication
• Organization and attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Time management
• Systems analysis
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning
• Critical thinking
• Active learning

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to perform maintenance on machinery. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular consistent basis. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.

Work Environment

Exposure to moving mechanical parts. Wet and/or humid conditions. Office setting, sitting for long periods of time. Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity

Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran.