Maintenance Technician

Huhtamaki (UK); Marion (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki in Marion, Indiana is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems on the plant floor, ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently while complying with GMP and PPE rules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, an advanced degree preferred, and at least three years of experience in industrial troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in electrical engineering or industrial controls preferred.
• Three years of experience with industrial troubleshooting, programming, and repairing.

Responsibilities

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
• Adjusts or replaces defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, measuring tools, and hand and power tools.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders.
• Maintains safety and GMP/PPE rules; maintains continuity among work teams by documenting actions and needs.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Industrial safety

Verbal and written communication

Forklift operation

Hand and power tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in electrical engineering or industrial controls

Tools

Measuring instruments

Machine shop instrumentation

MS Office software

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We're on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision. Because it's our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It's every one of us working together. We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems, using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Adjusts or replaces defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, measuring tools, and hand and power tools. Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders. Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending education workshops or courses, reviewing technical publications, and establishing personal networks. Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Work safely and follow all GMP and PPE rules.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in electrical engineering or industrial controls preferred.
• Requires three years of experience with industrial troubleshooting, programming, and repairing.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to read, learn, understand, and consistently apply all policies, procedures including safety. Must have a strong understanding of industrial safety. Ability to communicate verbally and written effectively and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to operate a forklift truck and obtain annual certification. Will work in a manufacturing environment and will use the following equipment: Computer, MS office software, hand and power tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Continuous mental and visual attention performing diversified maintenance activities requiring constant alertness. Requires constant walking and standing a great amount of time in extreme heat with a moderate amount of exposure to extreme cold, dampness, heights, vibration, skin/lung irritants. A moderate amount of time will be spent sitting, walking, climbing, bending/twisting, pushing/pulling, carrying, reaching out/above shoulders, climbing ladders. Ability to lift up to 70+ pounds occasionally and lifting up to 25 pounds on a regular basis. A great amount of time will be spent lifting/lowering and crouching. A great amount of time will be spent in a noisy environment.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet .