Maintenance Technician

Faerch Group; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Faerch Group in Portage, Indiana is looking for a Maintenance Technician to help with troubleshooting and repairing equipment. The ideal candidate should have an electrical background and 2+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in the plastic industry. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, assisting with the maintenance of inventory, and ensuring a safe and clean work environment. Candidates must also be able to lift over 50 lbs and communicate effectively within the team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience required.
• Electrical background is a must.
• Preferred experience in plastic industry and equipment like extrusion and thermoforming.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Maintain inventory of repair equipment and supplies.
• Perform preventative maintenance measures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Ability to lift over 50 lbs

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing equipment, utilizing prints, schematics, and knowledge of electricity, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Perform minor building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and painting repairs as necessary.
• Perform preventative maintenance measures.
• Maintain inventory of repair equipment and supplies.
• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol.
• Perform highly diversified duties to maintain production machines and the facility’s equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance procedures for equipment and auxiliary equipment.
• Works to provide a safe and clean work environment for employees.
• Maintain building safety and appearance including utilities, ventilation, and plumbing including waste and process plumbing.
• Assist in maintenance record keeping and documentation.

Qualifications

• Electrical background is a requirement.
• Plastic industry experience is preferred and experience in extrusion and thermoforming is beneficial.
• Have to be able to troubleshoot electrical controls.
• Must have attention to detail, a sense of urgency, be self-directed, and display strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to communicate and work well with others.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience.

Work Environment

• Indoors
• Excessive Noise
• Production Setting
• PPE Required
• Moving Parts
• Fork Trucks
• Bend and Crouch
• Talk and Hear
• Stand and Walk
• Grip and Feel
• Reach
• Lift over 50 lbs
• Craft Workers- Workers in this category have a special skill they are trained to do, that allows them to perform a very specific job.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.