Maintenance Technician

Press-Seal Corporation; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 13 days PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Attendance Bonus

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repair on rubber mixing and molding equipment. Ideal candidates will have extensive troubleshooting experience and knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems. We offer competitive pay, up to 13 days PTO, insurance options, 401(k) matching, and an attendance bonus.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Prior experience with rubber or plastic molding machines.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled maintenance on mixers, extruders, molding presses, conveyors, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues quickly and accurately.
• Read, interpret, and apply various forms of schematics.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Temperature control systems

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Troubleshooting

PLC Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Industrial Maintenance Certification or equivalent

Tools

Personal tools and toolbox

Job description

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PURPOSE OF POSITION
Reporting directly to the Maintenance Lead, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing preventative maintenance and repair of equipment within the rubber mixing and molding operations. The role ensures equipment reliability, production continuity, and safety compliance through expert troubleshooting and adherence to mechanical and electrical standards.

Description
Reporting directly to the Maintenance Lead, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing preventative maintenance and repair of equipment within the rubber mixing and molding operations. The role ensures equipment reliability, production continuity, and safety compliance through expert troubleshooting and adherence to mechanical and electrical standards.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed. Schedule may vary based on business needs. Available shifts include:

• 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance: Executes scheduled maintenance on mixers, extruders, molding presses, conveyors, and hydraulic systems to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues quickly and accurately.
• Schematics: Able to read, interpret, and apply various forms of schematics such as electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
• Fabrication and Mechanical: Apt at running conduit, SCH80 PVC, and capable of welding as needed.
• Equipment Optimization: Suggests and implements improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Tooling: Maintain appropriate hand tools and diagnostic equipment.

Safety, Communication, and Teamwork

• Follow all company safety protocols and housekeeping standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate repairs.
• Exhibit a positive, team-oriented attitude and contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Other Duties

• Accurately document maintenance activities.
• Perform other maintenance-related tasks as assigned.

We offer competitive pay and great benefits to support your career and life outside of work:

• PTO & Holidays: Up to 13 days PTO + 10 paid holidays per year
• Insurance Options: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance coverage
• HSA Contribution: $500 annually with a high-deductible health plan
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match (up to 4%)
• Attendance Bonus: Up to $2.00/hour extra for perfect monthly attendance

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

• Electrical Troubleshooting: Extensive knowledge and understanding of various voltages such as 120/208VAC 3 phase, 277/480VAC 3phase, and low voltage controls.
• Temperature control systems: Experience with PID temperature controllers, solid state relays, and heaters.
• Motors and Motor Controls: Extensive knowledge on motor and motor controls troubleshooting, such as contactors, overloads, VFD’s, and soft starts.
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Troubleshooting: Knowledge on various styles of hydraulic pumps and their operations. Experience troubleshooting DCV’s, pressure switches and check valves.
• Low Voltage Controls Troubleshooting: Knowledge on low voltage controls such as PNP/NPN sensors, distance sensors, thermocouples, and encoders.
• PLC Communication: Experience connecting and troubleshooting PLC’s using Ladder Logic is preferred.
• Must supply and maintain personal tools and toolbox.

Education And/Or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Industrial Maintenance Certification or equivalent is preferred
• 5–7 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Fanuc Robotics programming experience.
• Prior experience with rubber or plastic molding machines.