Maintenance Technician

Welch Packaging Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch Packaging Group in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a hands-on Industrial Maintenance Technician to support production by maintaining equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues to minimize downtime.

You will work with the Maintenance Manager to resolve safety concerns, participate in root-cause analysis, and uphold safety and continuous improvement standards in a fast-paced packaging environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Electrical certification preferred.
• Corrugated packaging industry experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical machinery.
• Ability to use shop tools and equipment (drill press, grinders, welders, oxy-acetylene torch).
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving aptitude (mechanical & electrical).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company-owned machinery and equipment in proper working order.
• On-call emergency repairs.
• Take control of breakdowns and restore uptime.
• Advance machine safety and housekeeping through continued improvement.
• Coordinate with maintenance crews to complete all preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with machine operators to troubleshoot and identify root causes.
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests and prioritize effectively.
• Work with Maintenance Manager to resolve safety issues and improve processes.
• Maintain organization and inventory of maintenance shop and tools.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Shop tools

Welding equipment

Job description

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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

REQUIREMENTS/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.

PHYSCIAL 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.

Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

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.