Maintenance Technician

Jasper Acquisition Co LLC; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays: 13–26 days

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

HSA Contribution: $500

401(k) with company match

Attendance Bonus: $1.00/hour

Job summary

Jasper Rubber Products in Jasper, IN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repair of rubber mixing and molding equipment. You will ensure equipment reliability, production continuity and safety through troubleshooting to standard electrical and mechanical practices.

The role requires reading schematics, welding as needed, and documenting activities. Training on site with competitive pay and benefits is offered, with first/second shift Monday–Friday and

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of 120/208VAC 3 phase, 277/480VAC 3phase, and low voltage controls.
• Experience with PID temperature controllers, solid state relays, and heaters.
• Strong motor and motor controls troubleshooting including VFDs and soft starts.
• Knowledge of hydraulic pumps, DCVs, pressure switches and check valves.
• Knowledge of PNP/NPN sensors, thermocouples, encoders for low voltage controls.
• Familiar with PLCs and ladder logic; ability to troubleshoot communication.

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: Read, interpret, and apply electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Fabrication and Mechanical: Welding and conduit work as needed.
• Equipment Optimization: Suggests and implements improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Tooling: Maintain appropriate hand tools and diagnostic equipment.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

PID Temperature Control

Motor Controls & VFDs

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Troubleshooting

Low Voltage Controls

PLC Communication/Ladder Logic

Personal Tools & Toolbox

Education

High School Diploma

Industrial Maintenance Certification

Experience with PLCs

Fanuc Robotics

Rubber/Plastic Molding Machinery

Job description

Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Position is located in our Jasper Rubber Products in Jasper, IN

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: 1st & 2nd shift Monday through Friday, 3rd shift Sunday through Thursday with occasional Saturdays as needed. Schedule may vary based on business needs.

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.
• 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: start with 13 PTO days and the ability to earn up to 26
• 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: $1.00/hour extra for perfect attendance on weekly paycheck (does not apply to overtime)

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.
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Will require standing, walking, bending and fitting it tight spaces to work on machinery