Maintenance Technician -

Pregis; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Enrollment in benefits within the first month

12 paid holidays annually

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Plymouth, IN, is looking for a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair various equipment and systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, understand safety procedures, and have experience in machine repair. Full-time position with benefits, including 401K and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand LOTO procedures.
• Understanding of machine control systems and electrical schematics.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on converting, printing, and extruding equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic systems.
• Plan and carry out tasks for special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Welding/Fabricating

Machining, Lathes, and Mills

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Technician position at Pregis in Plymouth, IN. Shift: 12 Hour Rotating Shift. Location: Plymouth, IN. Highlights include 401K with company match, enrollment in benefits within first month of employment, 12 paid holidays annually, and professional growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance work on our converting, printing, and extruding equipment, and various other ancillary equipment, as well as general repairs to building and grounds.
• Emphasize good analytical skills and ability to source other/outside resources to resolve issues, troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic and mechanical problems, repairing and replacing faulty components or parts, installing new machines and equipment, performing preventive maintenance on equipment, maintaining parts and supplies inventories.
• This position will be responsible to support the plant by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and modifying mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical equipment, including PLC, DCS and multiple systems.
• Emphasis on good safe work practices and familiar with safety procedures.
• Solid communication skills; ability to work well with others.
• Good analytical skills and a sense of urgency in completing work.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic systems and control circuits.
• Ability to solve mechanical problems, repairing and replacing faulty components or parts, installing new machines and equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and maintaining parts and supplies inventories.
• Perform reactionary maintenance (i.e., repair machines and equipment when required as they go down).
• Plan and carry out tasks and responsibilities for special projects on existing or new equipment or facilities; manage projects as assigned; source products and materials and obtain pricing for maintenance purchases; manage parts inventories.
• Perform most types of tool, die and fixture jobs.
• Miscellaneous duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned.
• Work well within a small team to solve collective problems; proactively reach out across departments to collaborate; encourage teamwork and communicate effectively with fellow department/facility members.
• Accept training readily, quickly understand new concepts, and willingness to train fellow department members.
• Performs tasks with limited supervision and may provide guidance to fellow employees; demonstrate the ability to work on a team to achieve departmental results.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand LOTO procedures
• Welding/Fabricating
• Machining, Lathes, and Mills
• Understanding of machine control systems and electrical schematics
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Use Office software and enter work orders in CMMS software
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Walk or stand for prolonged periods
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Reach and lift up to 50 pounds
• Endure elevated temperature levels

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; prior experience in a machine repair/maintenance department, or technically oriented position desired

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production, Manufacturing, and Product Management

Industries

• Machinery Manufacturing, Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing, and Fuel Cell Manufacturing