Maintenance Technician

Press-Seal-Corporatio; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Insurance Options

HSA Contribution

401(k) with company match

Attendance Bonus

Job summary

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

The role requires reading schematics, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and willingness to work varying shifts; candidates should have 5–7 years in industrial maintenance and PLC experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Industrial maintenance certification preferred.
• 5–7 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with PLCs.
• Fanuc robotics programming experience.
• Prior experience with rubber or plastic molding machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on mixers, extruders, molding presses, conveyors, and hydraulics.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues quickly and accurately.
• Read, interpret, and apply electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Fabricate and weld as needed; support equipment optimization.
• Maintain tools and diagnostic equipment and document maintenance activities.
• Coordinate repairs with team members and supervisors.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Temperature control systems

Motors and Motor Controls

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Troubleshoot

Low Voltage Controls Troubleshooting

PLC Communication

Personal tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Industrial Maintenance Certification

PLC Programming knowledge

Tools

Fanuc Robotics programming

VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)

Conduit fabrication tools

Electrical test equipment

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:

Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed. Schedule may vary based on business needs. Available shifts include:

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: 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.

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